State v. Trujillo

Defendant appeals convictions of escape 1 and aggravated robbery, 2 contending that his rights to a speedy trial under U.C.A., 1953, § 77-29-1 were violated.

Although the record is sparce, the basic facts appear to be as follows. Defendant and one Smith jointly were charged with escape from the Utah State Prison and aggravated robbery of a Salt Lake City grocery store. Defendant was arraigned on March 20, 1981, and he pleaded not guilty. Trial on the aggravated robbery charge was set for June 1,1981, and trial on the escape charge was set for June 11, 1981. Smith was arraigned on April 3,…