Kominski v. State

Bramhall, J.:

This appeal relates to the refusal of the Superior Court to order the release of defendant from prison by reason of the failure of the State to try defendant upon the charge of which he was indicted at or prior to the second term after his commitment.

Defendant was arrested in 1956, prior to the opening of the May term of the Superior Court. The case was continued until the September term 1956, at which time it was again continued. The reason for the first continuance is not clear. Counsel for defendant appointed by the court to represent defendant at the trial, while refusing to…