August 1, 2011- One effect of the sagging economy may be delayed investigations because layoffs and furloughs result in larger caseloads for fewer investigators. How does that impact the citizen’s right to a speedy trial? In a recent case Mr. McAllister succesfully argued that his client’s speedy trial rights were violated when the California Department of Consumer Affairs criminal investigator took too long to bring the case to the District Attorney for issuance of a complaint. Because this prejudiced the client’s right to a speedy trial, the judge dismissed all eight counts. (Case No. 1419165).
