Demarcus Donnell Parker v. State of Arkansas

Summary

The court held that Parker was not brought to trial within the twelve-month period required by the Arkansas speedy-trial rules because 405 days were chargeable to the State. The circuit court improperly retroactively excluded time for docket congestion, failed to establish sufficient other good cause, and failed to set the trial for the next available date. The court therefore reversed Parker's convictions and dismissed the charges without reaching his remaining appellate arguments.