State v. Bound

The crucial issue in this ease is whether the defendant, William J. Bound, was properly dis charged by the trial court ou motion to quash for lack of a speedy trial.

Defendant was charged with a non-capital offense allegedly committed on January 9, 1972, before the effective date 6 of the provisions of the new criminal code governing such offenses. He was indicted on October 6, 1972.

He was not arrested, detained in jail, held on recognizance or otherwise under the control of the authorities until his arrest on December 21, 1973. Therefore, neither the former nor the amended versions of the…