Legal Opinion

State v. Wieman

Court of Appeals of Washington

Decided April 3, 1978No. 5242-1PublishedCited by 8 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtSwanson, J.

Appellants Robert Wieman and Randy Brewington appeal separate and distinct criminal convictions on the sole ground that each was denied his right to a speedy trial.

At issue is CrR 3.3 which requires criminal charges be brought to trial within 90 days of preliminary appearance. CrR 3.3(b). The rule excludes certain periods from computation, however, including "[t]he time between the dismissal and the refiling of the same charge." CrR 3.3(d)(5).

A summary of material facts follows. Robert Wieman was arrested on a charge of second-degree burglary on July 13, 1975, and appeared in Everett District…

2Cases cited11 opinions

  1. Barker v. WingoSupreme Court of the United States · 1972
  2. State v. ParmeleWashington Supreme Court · 1976
  3. State v. ChristensenWashington Supreme Court · 1969
  4. State v. ElizondoWashington Supreme Court · 1975
  5. State v. BrewerWashington Supreme Court · 1968

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3Cited by8 opinions

  1. State v. BradfieldCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1981
  2. State v. WhelchelCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1999
  3. State v. SterlingCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1979
  4. State v. PoulosCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1982
  5. State ex rel. Schillberg v. Cascade District CourtCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1979

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