Boykin v. State

Summary

The Court affirmed Boykin’s convictions, holding that the nearly two-year delay before trial did not violate his constitutional right to a speedy trial. Applying the four-factor balancing test, the Court found that the length of delay favored Boykin, but the reason for delay was neutral, Boykin’s late assertion of his right favored the State, and he failed to establish prejudice. The Court also held that Boykin’s insistence on confronting the unavailable witness in person could not be weighed against him.