State v. Highpine

¶1 Shawn Ray Highpine (Highpine) appeals from the Eighth Judicial District Court’s denial of his motions to dismiss on a speedy trial issue and to strike the jury panel. The State initially resisted both grounds but later filed a partial concession regarding the motion to strike the jury panel. We affirm in part and reverse in part.

¶2 Highpine raises the following issues on appeal:

¶3 1. Was Highpine denied his right to speedy trial?

¶4 2. Did the District Court err in denying Highpine’s motion to strike the jury panel?

Factual and Procedural Background

¶5 The facts pertinent to this appeal are…