People v. Chambers

The central issue raised by defendant on appeal is whether or not he was denied a speedy trial as guaranteed by the United States and Michigan Constitutions. The Sixth Amendment of the Constitution of the United States reads in part: “In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial”. Const 1963, art 1, § 20 provides: “In every criminal prosecution, the accused shall have the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury”. The State mandate has been implemented by CL 1948, § 768.1 (Stat Ann §28.1024), which reads: “The people of this state…