Lambert v. State

SMITH, Presiding Judge.

Ernest Lambert appeals from the denial of his motion to dismiss the indictment against him for violation of his constitutional right to a speedy trial. We affirm.

The chronology of events is undisputed here. The record reveals that on April 16, 2002, Lambert and five others were indicted on various charges, including malice murder, felony murder, kidnapping with bodily injury, and concealing the death of another. Two of Lambert’s co-defendants were charged with tampering with evidence. A jury acquitted Lambert of malice murder, felony murder, and concealing the death of…