Leverett v. State

McFadden, Judge.

Mack Leverett appeals the order denying his motion to dismiss the indictment against him for violation of his constitutional right to a speedy trial. Because we conclude that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in weighing the relevant factors for determining whether there has been a constitutional speedy trial violation, we affirm.

Leverett was arrested on September 5, 2008. He was charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and obstructing or hindering a law enforcement officer. Although the case appeared for trial in June 2010, it was not reached…