State v. Phipps, 2024 Ohio 4832

James Phipps was indicted on two counts of aggravated trafficking in drugs and one count of engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity.
The indictments arose from his alleged involvement in a major methamphetamine trafficking operation in Fayette County, Ohio.
After his arrest, multiple trial dates were set but repeatedly continued at Phipps' request, due to changes in counsel and other defense motions.
Phipps' appointed counsel filed for additional continuances; a pretrial motion to dismiss (not based on speedy trial grounds) was denied.
Phipps eventually entered a no contest plea and was sentenced to a cumulative prison term of 25 to 30.5 years.
On appeal, Phipps argued that his statutory and constitutional speedy trial rights under Ohio and federal law were violated.

Issue	Plaintiff's Argument	Defendant's Argument	Held
Speedy Trial Violation	Phipps was not tried within 90/270 days as required, violating his speedy trial rights.	State complied; delays were attributable to Phipps, and speedy trial claim not properly preserved.	Court held Phipps did not properly assert or preserve a speedy trial claim; delays were attributable to him.

State v. Sanchez, 2006-Ohio-4478 (Ohio Ct. App.) (triple count provision and speedy trial calculations explained)
Partsch v. Haskins, 175 Ohio St. 139 (Ohio 1963) (no speedy trial denial without demand)