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Jones v. State

Citations

  • 667 S.E.2d 49
  • 284 Ga. 320
  • 2008 Fulton County D. Rep. 2980
  • 2008 Ga. LEXIS 751

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  • four-year delay between murder and indictment did not violate due process because no prejudice to defendant or attempt to gain tactical advantage
  • date of indictment is the crucial date for a prisoner already incarcerated on a prior offense
  • delay of nine months between indictment and filing of motion to dismiss weighed against defendant
  • nine-month delay in asserting right weighed against defendant

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Judges: Carley

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