State v. Mason

PHILIP M. HESS, Judge.

I. Introduction

Keith Mason (Defendant) appeals his convictions of three counts of first-degree statutory sodomy, two counts of second-degree statutory sodomy, and one count of second-degree statutory rape. Defendant raises two points on appeal, challenging the trial court’s decisions in (1) denying his motion to dismiss for violation of his Sixth Amendment right to a speedy trial and (2) excluding a portion of Defendant’s statement referring to the victim’s sexual conduct with individuals other than Defendant. We affirm.

I. Factual Background

In August 2011, Defendant…