State v. Martinez

PlERRON, J.:

David Martinez was found guilty by a jury of attempted aggravated assault. In this direct appeal, defendant argues he was denied his right to a speedy trial. Defendant also contends he was denied due process because the jury was instructed on and he was found guilty of an offense that allegedly does not exist under Kansas law.

Larry and Lori Grubb were driving Sheree Hale to a store to collect boxes to be used by Sheree, as she was moving out of her apartment. Sheree saw defendant walking down the street. Defendant and Sheree had lived together until early May 1993. When she saw…