State v. Carlyle

The State appeals the Pierce County District Court’s dismissal, on speedy trial grounds, of a prosecution of Thomas Carlyle for driving under the influence of alcohol. We reverse.

Shortly before 2 a.m. on February 16, 1992, a Washington State Patrol trooper clocked Carlyle’s car speeding in excess of 80 miles per hour on State Route 16 near Gig Harbor. After investigating further, the trooper charged Carlyle with driving under the influence. Carlyle was not held in jail. On March 31, 1992, he executed a waiver of speedy trial rights. His trial was set initially for June 26, 1992, but was…