BOWEN, Judge.
The defendant was indicted and convicted for the unlawful possession of marijuana in violation of Alabama Code 1975, Section 20-2-70(a). Sentence was fifteen years' imprisonment.
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The defendant contends that he was denied his right to a speedy trial as guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution. We agree.
The chronological facts and events governing this issue are as follows:
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