Beasley v. State

Mikell, Judge.

Earnest Beasley was indicted in 1999 for trafficking in cocaine, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, and possession of cocaine with intent to distribute within 1,000 feet of a school. Fourteen months after the indictment was returned, Beasley moved for discharge and acquittal, asserting a violation of his constitutional right to a speedy trial. The motion was denied, and this appeal followed. For the reasons set forth below, we affirm.

The record shows that Beasley was arrested pursuant to uniform traffic citations issued on August 12, 1998. His case was bound over…