STATE v. SELAM

No. 17684-3-III.

982 P.2d 679 (1999)

97 Wash.App. 140

STATE of Washington, Respondent, v. John Corbett SELAM, Appellant.

Court of Appeals of Washington, Division 3, Panel Six.

August 24, 1999.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Hugh M. Spall, Jr., Ellensburg, for Appellant.

Lauri M. Boyd, Kenneth L. Ramm, Jr., Deputy Pros. Attys, Yakima, for Respondent.


SCHULTHEIS, C.J.

John Selam's jury trial was continued one day beyond his speedy trial period due to the defense counsel's vacation. Mr. Selam was convicted of third degree assault and now appeals, contending the defense counsel's vacation plans do not constitute adequate grounds for a continuance. We affirm.

Mr. Selam was out of jail on a funeral furlough when a police officer saw him urinating in front of a convenience store. The officer arrested him for...

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