Speedy Trial Act

Listen to this article

7^th Circuit Court of Appeals

Case Name: United States of America v. Roman T. Lloyd

Case No.: 22-1126

Officials: FLAUM, BRENNAN, and SCUDDER, Circuit Judges

Focus: Speedy Trial Act

This appeal concerns a violation of the Speedy Trial Act that occurred due to delays transporting Roman Lloyd to his mental competency evaluation. The government conceded that over seventy nonexcludable days elapsed, and the district court dismissed the case. However, the district court exercised its discretion to dismiss it without prejudice. As a result, the government promptly brought the same charges again. Lloyd pleaded guilty but reserved his right to challenge the district court’s decision not to dismiss the original indictment with prejudice.

In this case, the discussions between counsel and the court at the motion to dismiss hearing demonstrate the court’s sufficient consideration and application of all the factors within the Act. The district court did not abuse its discretion in dismissing Lloyd’s indictment without prejudice.

Affirmed

Decided 10/07/22

Full Text