Stacy v. Commonwealth’s Empirical Analysis

Citation profile

1 federal appellate · 2 state decisions

Most-quoted passages

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1. “A deliberate attempt to delay the trial in order to hamper the defense should be weighted heavily against the government. A more neutral reason such as negligence or overcrowded courts should be weighted less heavily but nevertheless should be considered since the ultimate responsibility for such circumstances must rest with the government rather than the defendant. Finally, a valid reason, such as a missing witness, should serve to justify appropriate delay.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Henderson v. Commonwealth

2. “We regard none of the four factors ... as either a necessary or sufficient condition to the finding of a deprivation of the right of speedy trial. Rather, they are related factors and must be considered together with such other circumstances as may be relevant.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Henderson v. Commonwealth

3. “While simultaneously pursuing his motion for a speedy trial, Appellant filed two subsequent motions requesting additional discovery, a motion for access to the crime scene, and a motion for a Faretta hearing.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Henderson v. Commonwealth