State v. Bryant

Donald Bryant appeals from the judgment and sentence entered following his conviction of theft in the first degree by welfare fraud. The appeal was stayed pending the Supreme Court’s decision in State v. Greenwood, 120 Wn.2d 585, 845 P.2d 971 (1993). Bryant’s conviction is affirmed.

Facts

On February 21,1989, Bryant was charged with one count of theft in the first degree. Bryant was arraigned on the charge more than a year later on May 22, 1990. Bryant filed a written objection to the date of arraignment. A pretrial hearing was conducted to determine whether Bryant’s right to a speedy trial…