State v. Blanck

¶ 1. Walter W Blanck, Sr. appeals from judgments of conviction for false imprisonment, kidnapping, battery, and three counts of second-degree sexual assault by threat or use of force or violence with a dangerous weapon. Blanck argues that his constitu tional speedy trial and due process rights were violated by the six-year delay in charging him and therefore his judgments of conviction must be reversed. He further argues that he is entitled to a new trial in the interests of justice and pursuant to the "plain error" doctrine. We disagree with all of Blanck's contentions and affirm the…