State v. Williams

WOLLE, Justice.

In appealing from his conviction for robbery in the first degree, defendant Richard Leon Williams raises three constitutional issues. He contends that his right to due process was violated when, in his absence, his attorney waived his right to speedy trial. He alleges that he was also absent and deprived of his due process rights during jury deliberations when the trial court responded to a note from the jury. Finally, he contends that his right to the effective assistance of counsel was violated because his attorney, without authority, waived his right to speedy trial, and…