State v. Waite, Unpublished Decision (8-26-2005)

DECISION AND JUDGMENT ENTRY

{¶ 1} This appeal comes to us from a decision rendered by the Ottawa County Court of Common Pleas denying appellant's motion to dismiss based on speedy trial rights. Because we conclude that the trial court correctly denied appellant's motion to dismiss on speedy trial grounds, we affirm.

{¶ 2} Defendant-appellant, Gregory P. Waite, was arrested on October 6, 2003.1 He was subsequently indicted on October 22, 2003, for rape pursuant to R.C 2907.02(A)(2), and kidnapping pursuant to R.C.2905.01(A)(2), both first degree felonies. Appellant was also indicted for…