State v. Phillips

Defendant, Douglas E. Phillips, appeals his conviction on one count of drug abuse, R.C. 2925.11, a third degree misdemeanor because the drug found on defendant’s person was valium. He advances one assignment of error:

“The Trial Court erred by overruling the defendant’s motion for discharge due to lack of compliance with the statutory requirements providing for a speedy trial.”

Defendant was arrested on July 16, 1983 for disorderly conduct. During a routine search of his person, officials found a substance thought to be metha-qualone hidden in his clothing. Therefore, defendant was charged with…