State v. Bahm

ACTION

Larry Bahm appeals his conviction for possession of marijuana. We reverse.

FACTS

The Clay County Sheriff’s office got a tip that Bahm was growing marijuana on his farm. They searched his farm and home and recovered several pounds of marijuana. Bahm was arrested for possession of marijuana. He made his first appearance before a magistrate on July 20, 1990. 1

Bahm’s defense attorney filed several pretrial motions, none of which involved any delay to the case. On October 26, 1990, Bahm filed a motion requesting an order directing the prosecution to divulge the names of the “unidentified…