State v. Alexander

BRITT, Judge.

By his first assignment of error, defendant contends the trial court erred in denying his motion to dismiss for the reason that he was not afforded a speedy trial. This assignment has no merit.

Our courts have said many times that the word “speedy” cannot be defined in specific terms of days, months, or even years, therefore, the question whether a defendant has been denied a speedy trial must be determined in light of the facts in a particular case. The length and cause of the delay, prejudice to the defendant, and waiver by defendant are interrelated factors to be considered in…