State v. Canada

11 Appellant, the State of Arkansas, appeals an order of the Crittenden County Circuit Court dismissing the charges of capital murder and felon in possession of a firearm against appellee Robert Canada as a result of the delay in prosecution. For reversal, the State argues that the circuit court abused its discretion by granting Canada’s motion to dismiss. Pursuant to Arkansas Supreme Court Rule l-2(a)(8) (2015), we have jurisdiction because we are required by law to hear this appeal. See Ark. R. App. P.-Crim. 3(c) (2015). We dismiss.

On May 31, 2000, Derrick Price died in Crittenden County as…