Bailey v. State

OPINION

Convicted by jury verdict of burglary (NRS 205.060), appellants contend we must reverse because (1) they were denied their right to a speedy trial; (2) they were denied effective assistance of counsel; (3) the district court erred in instructing the jury; and, (4) the district court erred in admitting certain evidence. We disagree.

1. Appellants argue that the 224-day period between their arraignment and trial violated their Sixth Amendment right to a speedy trial. While long, the 224-day delay was not inordinate due to the congestion of the trial calendar and there is no evidence that…