State v. Allan

OPINION

SHEA, Justice.

In this case the defendant, Michael Allan, appeals from his conviction after a jury trial in the Superior Court. He was charged with delivery of a controlled substance, marijuana, to an undercover police officer in violation of Schedule I of G.L. 1956 (1968 Reenactment) § 21-28-2.08 and § 21 — 28—4.01(A)(2)(a), as enacted by P.L. 1974, ch. 183, § 2.

The defendant was arraigned in the Superior Court on September 9, 1976, and released on $2,000 personal recognizance. Twelve days later he filed a motion for a speedy trial. On May 28, 1979, defendant, through counsel, called…