State v. Ramsay

The State appeals the dismissal with prejudice of its charges against Tyrone Ramsay. Finding a violation of the court rule requiring speedy trials, we affirm.

On July 3, 1982, Ramsay was charged in district court with driving while intoxicated. His attorney filed a written notice of appearance on July 7, 1982. On August 11, 1982, Ramsay filed a speedy trial waiver that contained no expiration date, and the District Court set trial for October 11, 1982. On the day of trial, however, an insufficient number of potential jurors was present and the court rescheduled the trial to January 17, 1983.

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