Rollins v. State

Percy Rollins was charged by information with second degree murder. He was found guilty by a jury, adjudged guilty by the court and sentenced to a term of imprisonment for life. He presents for review two points, each of which merits discussion.

The first point we discuss is defendant’s contention that he was entitled to discharge pursuant to the speedy trial rule 1 upon his motion filed January 17, 1977. Appellant’s brief lists eleven continuances in the trial of this cause. He admits that many were at his request and others with his agreement. The defendant has not furnished us with the…