State v. Modest

Walter Anthony Modest appeals his amended judgment and sentence, contending that his right to a speedy resentencing hearing was violated. Claiming that the more than two-year delay between remand and resentencing was purposeful and/or oppressive, he asks this court to set aside the judgment and sentence and dismiss with prejudice the charges against him. Because the trial court properly denied his motion for release, we affirm.

FACTS

Mr. Modest was charged with 13 crimes, all related to a prostitution enterprise in Yakima County. He pleaded guilty to counts 1 through 5 and was found guilty of…