State v. Rome

630 So.2d 1284 (1994)

STATE of Louisiana

v.

Joseph A. ROME.

No. 93-K-1221.

Supreme Court of Louisiana.

January 14, 1994.

Rehearing Denied February 10, 1994.

Arthur A. Lemann, III, Martha L. Adams, New Orleans, for applicant.

Richard P. Ieyoub, Atty. Gen., New Orleans, George H. Ware, Jr., Clinton, for respondent.

CALOGERO, Chief Justice.[*]

We granted certiorari in this case to determine whether the state has delayed commencement of trial beyond the period allowed by law, and whether, as a consequence, charges against the defendant should be dismissed. More particularly, does a motion for a change of…