James Arthur Price, Jr. v. Commonwealth of Virginia

BRAY, Judge.

James Arthur Price, Jr. (defendant), a juvenile transferred to the circuit court for trial as an adult, was convicted on indictments charging robbery and the related use of a firearm. Defendant complains on appeal that he was denied a speedy trial in violation of Code § 19.2-248. Finding that defendant was continuously in custody in excess of five months from the finding of probable cause to the commencement of trial, contrary to statute, we reverse the convictions.

The pertinent procedural history is uncontroverted. Defendant was arrested and incarcerated on September 19, 1995,…