State v. White

The defendant was charged under RSA 262:27-b (Supp. 1971) with illegally operating a motor vehicle on July 9, 1971, after suspension of his license. He was tried in the district court, found guilty on August 3, 1971, and he appealed the next day to the superior court.

Thereafter, following numerous delays and continuances, as later detailed, he filed a motion on February 14, 1975, to dismiss the complaint for lack of prosecution and “[i]n the interest of justice .. . .” This motion was denied. The defendant excepted, then pleaded guilty after filing an acknowledgment of rights. He was…