State v. LeFlore

SCHULTZ, Justice.

Defendant, Alfred LeFlore, appeals from his conviction of second-degree robbery in violation of section 711.3, The Code 1979. The sole issue presented is whether the right to a speedy trial must be waived personally by a defendant or whether defense counsel can waive this right on the defendant’s behalf without the defendant’s express consent.

I. Facts. On August 7, 1979, the State filed a trial information charging defendant with the crime of robbery in the first degree in violation of section 711.2, The Code 1979. Trial was set for October 9. On September 13 the trial date…