Callender v. State

Frank Holt, Justice.

The issue in this case is whether the petitioners are entitled to a dismissal of certain charges because of respondent’s failure to bring them to trial within three terms of court as provided in Rules of Grim. Proc., Rule 28 (1976). Petitioners were arrested on July 2, 1976, and charged by information in municipal court on July 6, 1976, with possession with intent to deliver cocaine, amphetamines, and barbituates. On July 12, 1976, petitioners were each released on bond. On September 21, 1976, after a preliminary hearing in municipal court, at which probable cause was…