State v. Moran

SANDSTROM, Justice.

[¶ 1] William Moran appeals his jury conviction for driving under the influence of an intoxicating liquor (“DUI”). He argues the district court should have dismissed the charge because his right to a speedy trial was violated and the conviction should be reversed because the State’s closing argument contained improper statements. Holding that Moran’s speedy trial rights have not been violated and the State’s closing argument did not contain obvious errors, we affirm.

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[¶ 2] Moran was cited for DUI in May 1996. He was ordered to appear in municipal court. He did not appear,…