Gilliard v. State

The appellants, defendants below, were found guilty by a jury after a joint trial of the following offenses: (1) false imprisonment, (2) kidnapping, (3) aggravated assault, and (4) rape. After sentencing on each of these counts, they have appealed and filed a joint brief.

The first point presented urges that the defendants are entitled to a discharge upon their oral motion made June 18, 1974, immediately prior to the beginning of the trial. These motions were made pursuant to CrPR 3.191(a)(1), the “Speedy Trial Without Demand” rule. In this regard, we note that defendant Gilliard was booked on…