Hudson v. Commonwealth

WALTER S. FELTON, Jr., Judge.

Alexander Hudson was convicted by a jury of robbery, in violation of Code § 18.2-58. He contends that the trial court erred in denying his motion to dismiss because his right to a speedy trial was violated. We affirm the judgment of the trial court.

I. BACKGROUND

On December 31, 2000, Alexander Hudson, who was fourteen years old, was charged in two petitions with capital murder in the commission of a robbery, in violation of Code § 18.2-31(4), and robbery, in violation of Code § 18.2-58. He was taken into custody and transported to the Roanoke Valley Juvenile…