State of Iowa v. LaPlant

HARRIS, Justice.

Ronald LaPlant (defendant) appeals his conviction of delivery of a controlled substance in violation of § 204.401(1), The Code. Defendant’s sole assignment of error is his claim he was denied a speedy trial under the provisions of § 795.2, The Code. Section 795.2 requires a criminal defendant be brought to trial within 60 days after an indictment is found (or county attorney’s information is filed) unless good cause is shown. The trial court held good cause was shown for the delay. We agree and affirm.

Defendant was charged with the offense in one count of a joint county…