Legal Opinion

State v. Tucker

Court of Appeals of Washington

Decided June 28, 1982No. 10096-3-IPublished

1Opinion of the Court

Durham, A.C.J.

Michael Arthur Tucker appeals a conviction of simple assault and second degree assault following a hearing in juvenile court. Tucker's only assignment of error is the trial court's denial of his motion to dismiss the information for unreasonable delay in violation of his right to a speedy trial. The pertinent dates are as follows:

July 14, 1980 Assault occurred.

July 15, 1980 Tucker arrested by the King County Police.

July 15, 1980 Investigation completed and referred to the juvenile division of the prosecutor's office.

October 10, 1980 Information filed.

October 27, 1980 Arraignment.

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Barker v. WingoSupreme Court of the United States · 1972
  2. State v. ParrisCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1981
  3. State v. SayersCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1981

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