State v. Young

The State appeals from an order dismissing this action because the defendant Edward Young (Young) was not brought to trial timely. It also appeals from an order entered prior to the dismissal granting the defendant’s motions in limine. We reverse the order dismissing this action, and we reverse in part the order granting the motions in limine.

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FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

On June 4, 1997, the State charged Young with committing the felony offense of lewd conduct with his 11 year old adopted daughter. Although Young, his wife and daughter lived in Wyoming, this offense allegedly occurred in…