Defendant, Rex White, was brought to trial and convicted of second-degree rape 66 days after his preliminary appearance. Because he was incarcerated during the entire period, he argues his CrR 3.3 right to a trial within 60 days was violated. We are forced to agree and, therefore, reverse his conviction.
To comply with the 60-day rule, defendant should have been tried on or before February 16, 1978...
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