Springer v. State

SULLIVAN, P.J. —

Springer appeals his jury conviction of armed robbery, presenting two issues for review:(1) whether he has been denied his constitutional right to a speedy trial, and(2) whether he was unconstitutionally required to incriminate himself.

We affirm.

I

The record reveals that the offense in question was committed on or about March 29,1971. Detective Buchanan testified that after speaking to witnesses, he obtained an affidavit charging Edwin Springer with the offense of armed robbery. A warrant for Springer’s arrest was issued on or about April 18,1971. The record before us contains…