State v. Bernaby

A jury in the Superior Court (Brennan, J.) found the defendant guilty of simple assault, RSA 631:2-a (1986); second degree assault of a police officer, RSA 631:2 (1986) (current version at RSA 631:2 (Supp. 1994)); and resisting arrest, RSA 642:2 (1986) (current version at RSA 642:2 (Supp. 1994)). The sole issue on appeal is whether the trial court denied the defendant his right to a speedy trial. We affirm.

On May 5, 1990, the defendant was arrested. He was indicted for crimes involving New Hampshire State Trooper Keith H. Rayeski, the victim. His trial was scheduled to begin on October 15,…