State v. Johnson, Unpublished Decision (3-1-2002)

DECISION AND JUDGMENT ENTRY This is an appeal from the judgment of the Jackson County Municipal Court which denied Defendant-Appellant David D. Johnson's motion for discharge for delay in which he argued that the trial court violated his right to a speedy trial. Appellant argues that the trial court erred in denying his motion. We agree and reverse the decision of the trial court.

I. The Proceedings Below

On November 24, 1999, Defendant-Appellant David D. Johnson was arrested and charged with operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol (OMVI), a violation of R.C.…