Mayfield v. State

Blackburn, Presiding Judge.

Following the trial court’s denial of his motion to dismiss, James Mayfield appeals, contending that: (1) he was denied his Sixth Amendment right to a speedy trial and (2) he was denied his procedural due process rights based on prejudicial delay. For the reasons set forth below, we affirm.

The record shows that, on November 19,1997, an arrest warrant was issued for Mayfield for the shooting of Kym Johnson. The following day, Mayfield spoke with Tyra Banks, a friend of his, who told him that the police were looking for him regarding the shooting. After the warrant…