State v. Wirtala

Following a trial by jury in the Twelfth Judicial District, Hill County, John Wirtala was convicted of deliberate homicide. Wirtala alleges denial of the right to a speedy trial and sentencing errors. We affirm.

The issues before the Court are:

1. Did the District Court err by failing to grant Wirtala’s motion to dismiss for denial of the right to a speedy trial?

2. Did the District Court violate the prohibition against double jeopardy when it amended Wirtala’s sentence nine days after the original sentence had been stated in open court but before a judgment had been entered?

3. Did the District…