People v. Collins

The issue in this case 1 is whether defendant was deprived of his right to a speedy trial 2 under the new rule set forth in Barker v Wingo, 407 US 514; 92 S Ct 2182; 33 L Ed 2d 101 (1972) which reads:

"A balancing test necessarily compels courts to approach speedy trial on an ad hoc basis. * * * Though some might express them in different ways, we identify four such factors: Length of delay, the reason for the delay, the defendant’s assertion of his right and prejudice to the defendant.” 407 US 514, 530. 3

I. FACTS

The facts involve a time sequence from September 4, 1968, to June 15, 1970.…