State v. Middleton

The State of Washington appeals the dismissal of charges against defendant Willie Lee Middleton pursuant to CrR 3.3 and State v. Edwards, 94 Wn.2d 208, 616 P.2d 620 (1980). We reverse the dismissal and remand the case for trial.

Willie Lee Middleton was arrested April 4, 1980 following a shooting in which a man was killed. He was released from jail April 11, 1980, no charges having been filed. June 23, 1980, a complaint was filed in Seattle District Court charging Middleton with murder in the second degree. A warrant for his arrest was issued the same date. Middleton was arrested July 8, 1980,…