Moten v. Commonwealth

Opinion

DUFF, J.

William Edward Moten appeals his conviction of second degree murder for which he was sentenced, in accordance with the jury’s recommendation, to ten years in the penitentiary. He contends that he was denied his rights to a speedy trial under Code § 19.2-243 as well as under the sixth amendment to the United States Constitution and article I, section 8 of the Virginia Constitution. We disagree with these contentions and affirm Moten’s conviction.

I

THE FACTS

The accused was arrested on November 19, 1985 on a direct indictment by the grand jury. The subsequent chronology of events…