People v. Aguirre

Defendant appeals from a judgment of conviction, after jury verdict, of violation of section 4502, Penal Code (possession of a weapon while a prisoner in a state prison).

Questions Presented

1. Did delay of one year in bringing indictment violate defendant’s constitutional right to a prompt and speedy trial?

2. Was defendant denied due process, because of (a) the interval between the offense and the indictment, (b) alleged violation by the grand jury of section 919, Penal Code, and by the district attorney of section 26501, Government Code?

3. Is a defendant constitutionally entitled to be…