The sole argument raised on appeal is that the defendant, who fled to the Virgin Islands shortly after the commission of the crime for which he stands convicted, was denied his constitutional right to a speedy trial, as distinguished from any claim of a statutory speedy trial violation, which was waived by defendant's plea of guilty. (People v Friscia,
Defendant was arrested on separate murder charges in the...
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