State v. Mayes
Annotate this CaseDefendant was arrested and charged with felony criminal possession. The district court granted the State’s motion for a continuance and reset Defendant’s trial for a day 285 days after his arrest. Defendant filed a motion to dismiss for speedy trial violations. The district court denied the motion. Defendant pleaded guilty but reserved the right to appeal the denial of his speedy trial motion. The Supreme Court reversed, holding that Defendant was denied his right to a speedy trial, considering the State’s reason for the delay, the simplicity and nature of the charges, and the prejudice to Defendant by his inability to participate in drug rehabilitation programs and community placement because of his unduly lengthy incarceration in county jail, in conjunction with Defendant’s need for treatment. Remanded for dismissal of the charges.
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