Cheatham v. State

Margaret Meads, Judge.

Appellant was tried by a jury and convicted of the crime of manslaughter. He was sentenced to serve ten years in the Arkansas Department of Correction. On appeal, he argues that his trial fell outside the speedy-trial limitations and that the charges against him should have been dismissed.

On April 11, 1996, appellant was arrested on the charge of first-degree battery of a one-year-old infant, who was hospitalized in critical condition. The infant died on April 12 while appellant was incarcerated. Appellant was released on $10,000 bond on April 15.

On May 17, 1996,…