People v. Escarcega

Opinion

DANIELSON, J.

Defendant Raul Escarcega appeals from a judgment of conviction following a jury trial of violating Penal Code sections 1 209 (kidnapping for robbery) and 211 robbery. 2

- Defendant asserts that: (1) he was denied his right to a speedy trial under section 1382; and (2) he was denied his right to effective assistance of counsel (see People v. Fosselman (1983) 33 Cal.3d 572 [189 Cal.Rptr. 855, 659 P.2d 1144]).

From our review of the record we agree that defendant was denied his statutory right to a speedy trial but find that he was not prejudiced. We also conclude that…