State v. Long

OPINION

LIVERMORE, Presiding Judge.

Defendant appeals from his conviction for arson of an occupied structure and resulting revocation of probation in another case. His first contention is that he was denied a speedy trial under Rule 8 and a prompt revocation hearing under Rule 27.7, Rules of Criminal Procedure, 17 A.R.S. There is no question that a number of delays between arraignment and trial were occasioned on behalf of the defendant within the meaning of Rule 8.4(a). Debate centers on the two month period after new counsel was appointed for defendant at his request. That time can be…