JESSON, Chief Justice.
The issue on appeal is whether the appellant was denied his right to a speedy trial under the Arkansas Rules of Criminal Procedure. We conclude that he was, and reverse and dismiss his convictions.
The appellant was arrested on January 12, 1994. No information was filed against him until August 17, 1994. In that information, and in an amended information filed December 22, 1994, he was charged with twelve drug-related counts. On March...
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