State v. Ramirez

The defendant was charged with battery and disorderly conduct. A series of delays occurred over 46 months, resulting in the defendant making his first pro se speedy trial demand 32 months after charges were filed and his trial occurred 14 months later. The defendant alleged prejudice from the delay, including stress-related health issues and restricted prison status. The postconviction court found his claims unpersuasive. The Wisconsin Supreme Court, applying the Barker v. Wingo test, held that the factors did not support a finding that the defendant’s speedy trial right was violated.