Hendricks v. State

CHEZEM, Presiding Judge.

CASE SUMMARY. Defendant-Appellant, John Hendricks, filed an interlocutory appeal, in which he appeals the trial court's denial of his Motion to Dismiss pursuant to Indiana Criminal Rule 4(C). We reverse.

ISSUE

Whether Defendant's rights have been violated pursuant to Indiana Criminal Rule 4(C).

FACTS

On May 16, 1988, Defendant was arrested for Theft, a class D felony. Defendant asserts that his rights under Indiana Criminal Rule 4(C) have been violated. The rule states:

(C) Defendant Discharged. No person shall be held on recognizance or otherwise to answer a criminal…