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ASHER v. STATE

No. CR 88-197.

776 S.W.2d 816 (1989)

300 Ark. 57

John ASHER, Appellant, v. STATE of Arkansas, Appellee.

Supreme Court of Arkansas.

September 25, 1989.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Michael Salamo, Fayetteville, for appellant.

Theodore Holder, Asst. Atty. Gen., Little Rock, for appellee.

DUDLEY, Justice.

The sole issue in this speedy trial case is whether the old eighteen-month limitation or the new twelve-month limitation applies to this case. We hold that the new twelve-month limitation is applicable, and accordingly, issue a writ of prohibition.

The petitioner was arrested on February 19, 1987. Upon the recommendation of a deputy prosecuting attorney, he was immediately released by a citation. See A.R. Cr.P. Rule 5.2. On March 9...

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