Legal Opinion
State v. Hamilton
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided May 13, 2004No. 21648-9-IIIPublished
1Opinion of the CourtBrown, J.
For the first time we decide a speedy trial waiver expires upon dismissal of charges in one county even though the charges are refiled in another county. We affirm the Douglas County Superior Court’s speedy trial reversal *635of Bruce Hamilton’s driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs (DUI) conviction.
FACTS
On December 10, 2000, a law officer cited Mr. Hamilton for DUI in Chelan County. On December 11, he was arraigned in the Chelan County District Court and released on his own recognizance (Chelan County Cause No. C 11037 CHS).
On January 26, 2001, Mr. Hamilton signed a waiver…
2Cases cited15 opinions
- State v. JohnsonWashington Supreme Court · 1992
- State v. RobertsWashington Supreme Court · 1991
- Wiley v. RehakWashington Supreme Court · 2001
- Wiley v. RehakWashington Supreme Court · 2001
- State v. WilburWashington Supreme Court · 1988
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