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High court considers whether counsel affects speedy trial right
During oral arguments that included a rare comment from Justice Clarence Thomas, the U.S. Supreme Court considered whether a state’s failure to give money to court-appointed counsel for a murder defendant should be weighed against the state in determining whether speedy trial rights were violated.
Criminal Procedure — speedy trial — Confrontation Clause — ineffective assistance
2011AP38-CR, 2011AP39-CR State v. Jacobson
2010AP1255-CR State v. Benz
Criminal Procedure Speedy trial The State appeals from an order dismissing the criminal prosecution against Mary K. Benz due to the denial of Benz’s right to a speedy trial. The State argues it should not be faulted for the bulk of the delay and that, on balance, Benz was not prejudiced. We disagree with the […]
2009AP1516 State v. Anderson
Criminal Procedure Discovery; IDA; speedy trial; ineffective assistance Edward Anderson, pro se, appeals from an order denying his Wis. Stat. § 974.06 (2007-08) motion. Anderson contends the circuit court erroneously exercised its discretion in denying the motion without a hearing. We agree with the circuit court’s decision and affirm the order. This opinion will not […]
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