Collins v. State

Jacquon Lakeem Collins appeals his October 7, 2008, conviction by a jury in the Circuit Court for Dorchester County of attempted second degree murder, assault in the first and second degree, first degree burglary, reckless endangerment, and wearing or carrying a dangerous weapon.

Appellant presents three questions, which we have reworded 1 for purposes of this appeal:

1. Did the trial court err in refusing to grant appellant’s motion to dismiss for violation of the Hicks 2 rule?

2. Was the appellant’s right to a speedy trial violated?

3. Did the circuit err in denying appellant’s motion to…