Opinion ID: 1857431
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Text: Although Walton was tried 370 days after his arraignment, the State has shown good cause for such delay which is not in violation of his right to a speedy trial under Miss. Code Ann. § 99-17-1 (1972). Accordingly, Walton's conviction and sentence for selling cocaine are affirmed as there was good cause shown for the delay. CONVICTION OF SALE OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE AND SENTENCE OF TWENTY FIVE (25) YEARS IN THE CUSTODY OF THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AFFIRMED. DAN M. LEE, C.J., and PITTMAN, SMITH and MILLS, JJ., concur. SULLIVAN, P.J., dissents with separate written opinion joined by BANKS and McRAE, JJ. BANKS, J., dissents with separate written opinion joined by PRATHER, P.J.