State v. Huddock

OPINION

LESLIE, Judge.

The State of Minnesota appeals a pre-trial order dismissing a criminal complaint against respondent John D. Huddock. The trial court dismissed the complaint for denial of Huddock’s right to a speedy trial due to a two year delay. We reverse.

FACTS

On January 11, 1985 a Savage police officer responded to a complaint that a car was being driven on a residential lawn. The officer trailed and eventually stopped a vehicle being driven by respondent John D. Huddock. A preliminary breath test yielded a “warn” reading, indicating Huddock was possibly intoxicated. The officer…