Conley v. State

Darrell Hickman, Justice.

Otha Lee Conley was convicted of burglary, kidnapping, aggravated robbery, and two counts of rape. He was sentenced by the Pulaski County Circuit Court to a total of 120 years imprisonment. On appeal he argues that four errors were committed during his trial: The judge failed to excuse a prospective juror for cause; an instruction was improperly denied; the defendant was denied a speedy trial; and, the defendant was twice placed in jeopardy.

The testimony reflects that early on the morning of July 24, 1978, Conley entered a Little Rock residence, forced a twenty-one…