State v. Dodson

This is an appeal by the defendant from a judgment of conviction on a charge of driving an automobile while under the influence of intoxicating liquor.

The principal question arises upon the court’s denial of defendant’s motion to dismiss the prosecution based on the claim that he was not accorded speedy trial.

The offense charged is a misdemeanor. OBS 483.992(2). The prosecution was initiated by a complaint filed in the District Court of Benton County on November 24, 1958. The defendant was tried and convicted in that court on January 8, 1959, gave notice of appeal to the circuit court, and…