Keys v. State

Beth Gladden Coulson, Judge.

A jury convicted appellant, Lonnie Keys, of two counts of sexual abuse and he was sentenced to six years in prison for each offense to be served consecutively. On appeal, he argues that his case should have been dismissed for lack of a speedy trial. We find his arguments unpersuasive and affirm.

On January 26, 1984, appellant was a guest in the home of a couple who had two boys, ages five and eight. When the children were ready for bed, appellant said he wanted to tuck them in and spent several minutes alone with them. Three days later the boys told their parents…