JUSTICE RUSHED?
@mickey2942
Not sure what part of my post you're disagreeing w.
I too am disgusted when trials are "pushed out" 4, 5, 10 yrs.
But in THIS case,
Mid-Nov. 2022......deaths.
Late Dec 2022.......arrest.
Early Mar. 2024..... estimated trial in mid 2025.
If trial starts in mid 2025, that's 2 1/2 yrs est'ed ATM, not 4, 5, or 10.
And it's a DP case. And there's a HELL of a lotta discovery.
IDK the point at which def. team's request(s) for time is a bogus excuse, rather than a legit reason. Nor do I have a suggestion for fixing the prob. Maybe someone else here can offer suggestions for fixing in this case. Anyone?
This may not seem "rushed" to all victims' families, but if trial ct denies def's motions for time, an appellate court reviewing conviction may determine that def't did not get fair trial, for lack of time for def atty/ies to prepare def. case. And then reverse and remand for retrial?
If faced w choice btwn possibility of a 2025 trial or possibility of appellate court overturning a conviction, seems families would prefer 2025 (or possibly later) trial. ICBW