Smith v. State

Defendant (Appellant) was charged with the commission of a robbery while armed, Ind. Code § 35-12-1-1 (Burns 1975), and kidnapping, Ind. Code § 35-1-55-1 (Burns 1975). After trial by jury, he was acquitted on the kidnapping charge but was found guilty of armed robbery, and sentenced to fifteen years imprisonment. This direct appeal presents the following issues:(1) Whether the trial court committed error by denying the defendant’s motion for discharge based upon an alleged violation of Ind. R. Crim. P. 4(B) and his constitutional right to a speedy trial.(2) Whether the trial court erred in…