· 12/30/1997
State v. Teems
Citations
- 948 P.2d 1336
- 89 Wash. App. 385
How courts have described this case
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- observing that the trial court “could not” reappoint the attorney who was familiar with Teems’ case and had to appoint new counsel, contributing to the delay
- defendant need not show prejudice from denial of right to speedy trial
- CrR 8.3(b) dismissal of charges was proper after trial notice was served to withdrawn counsel, and new counsel had 12 days to prepare for trial, forcing defendant to choose between a speedy trial and effective representation
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Judges: Brown
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