219 N.C. App. 338 - State v. Friend’s Empirical Analysis

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5 state decisions

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1. “the defendant as to the State and the factor did not weigh in favor of a speedy trial violation). Defendant failed to meet his burden of showing the State's willfulness or neglect caused the remainder of the delay. iii. Defendant's Assertion of His Right to a Speedy Trial Defendant asserted his right to a speedy trial in several pretrial motions and at several hearings. iv. Prejudice to Defendant Finally, we consider whether Defendant suffered prejudice as a result of the delay of his trial.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. State v. Jilani

2. “[w]e must first determine the relevant period of delay. 'A defendant's right to a speedy trial attaches upon being formally accused of criminal activity, by arrest or indictment.' The period relevant to speedy trial analysis ends upon trial.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 251 N.C. App. 610 - State v. Evans