State v. Brannin

CAMERON, Vice Chief Justice.

This is an appeal from a jury verdict and a judgment of guilt to the crime of assault with a deadly weapon, § 13-249 A.R. S., and a sentence of not less than six years nor more than nine years in the Arizona State Prison.

We are asked to answer the following questions on appeal:

1. Was the defendant denied his right to a speedy trial as guaranteed by the Arizona and United States Constitutions ?

2. Should the indictment have been quashed because the members of the Grand Jury had not been properly instructed as to the meaning of “probable cause” ?

3. Should the trial…