State v. Quinn

JAMES F. McKAY III, Chief Judge.

liThe State appeals the trial court’s judgment granting Corey Quinn’s motion to quash the bill of information. Based on the record before us, we find that the trial court abused its discretion and reverse its judgment.

STATEMENT OF CASE

Essentially, this appeal addresses the State’s ability to dismiss and reinstitute charges in the context of a defendant’s right to a speedy trial. In September of 2009. the defendant was arrested for the attempted murder of Damian Jackson. On November 17, 2010, in case number 492-310 “C”, the defendant, Corey Quinn, was formally…