Lee v. State

HARRIS, Judge.

On September 21, 1983, appellant, Charles August Lee, was convicted of escape in the first degree and was sentenced to a term of ninety-nine years in the state penitentiary.

Appellant now alleges that he was denied his right to a speedy trial as guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. The facts governing determination of this issue are the following:

1. November 20, 1980—Appellant escaped from a minimum security facility in Hale County.

2. November 26, 1980—Appellant was captured north of Ozark by the Dale County Sheriff.

3. May 10, 1982—Appellant…