State v. Newcomer

Thompson, A.C.J. *

Norman Newcomer appeals his conviction for two counts of first degree robbery, contending the trial court erred in not dismissing both counts based on: (1) violation of his Sixth Amendment speedy trial right; (2) running of the statute of limitation on count 2; and (3) precharging delay on count 2 violated his rights to due process under the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments. He also assigns error to the trial court's denial of his motion to expend public funds for hiring a defense psychiatric expert, and contends he was denied effective assistance of counsel. We affirm.

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