State v. Brett J. Jacobson

LANSING, Judge.

Brett J. Jacobson appeals from the district court’s appellate decision that reversed the magistrate court’s order dismissing misdemeanor charges for violation of Idaho’s speedy trial statute, Idaho Code § 19-3501. We reverse the district court’s decision and reinstate the magistrate’s order of dismissal.

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BACKGROUND

On June 26, 2010, Jacobson was arrested and cited for three misdemeanor offenses. He was arraigned and pleaded not guilty to the charges on June 28. Jacobson’s counsel filed a notice of appearance, a speedy trial demand, and a demand for a sworn complaint on July 9.…