Stacey v. State

McNEILLY, Justice:

Defendant appeals from convictions for theft and conspiracy, contending he was denied his Sixth Amendment right to a speedy trial.

I

Defendant was arrested on June 12, 1974, released on bail, subsequently indicted, provided with counsel from the Public Defender’s office, and a trial date of October 17, was fixed, but rescheduled to December 9, by mutual consent. On December 9, trial was rescheduled to December 16 at the State’s request, over defendant’s objection, because a co-defendant (an essential State’s witness) failed to appear. A capias was issued for the co-defendant;…