Terry

People v. Terry

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14 Cal. App. 3d 1·92 Cal. Rptr. 479
Court of Appeal of CaliforniaDecember 16, 19709692California982 words

Opinion

Opinion

(1) The sole question presented is whether the motion of defendant to dismiss because defendant was not given a speedy trial as defined in Penal Code section 1382 was properly denied.

From the transcript of the docket, it appears that a complaint was filed April 6, 1970, charging defendant with a violation of Vehicle Code section 23102, subdivision (a). The entry of June 19 recites that defendant was "duly arraigned" and "informed of all his constitutional rights and complaint is read to him." The case was continued to July 3, but at whose request or for what reason does not appear.

On June 29, defendant appeared in pro. per. and entered a plea of not guilty. Jury trial was set for August 7. Defendant waived time. On August 7, defendant appeared with counsel and presented a motion for dismissal on the ground defendant had not been advised of his right to a dismissal if not brought to trial within 45 days (defendant was on bail). This motion was denied.

Penal Code section 1382 requires misdemeanor trial within 30 days after arraignment for a defendant in custody and within 45 days after arraignment for one not in custody. It also provides that if a defendant…

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