State v. Andrews

Each of the defendants in these three consolidated cases appeals his conviction on the ground that his right to a speedy trial under CrR 3.3 was violated because, although the case was called and the trial court heard and decided a preliminary motion prior to the expiration of the speedy trial period, the court was not able to proceed with the remainder of the trial before the speedy trial period had elapsed.

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State v. Andrews

Robert C. Andrews was charged with three counts of first degree theft on August 9, 1989. He was arraigned on Sep tember 25, 1989. After several delays, one because…