State of Missouri v. Sylvester R. Sisco II

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• ruling on motion to dismiss based on constitutional right to speedy trial reviewed de novo, though deference is given to related factual findings
• ruling on motion to dismiss based on constitutional right to speedy trial reviewed de novo, though deference is given to related factual findings
• noting that dismissal of charges and refiling of same to avoid an adverse ruling \must be weighed heavily against the state\
• observing that the appellant was only jailed for three months before being released on bond with 9 electronic monitoring, which was less prejudicial than incarceration
• weighing this factor in favor of the defendant despite the fact that he waited 20 months after arrest to assert his speedy trial right
• Reviewing court deferred to trial court’s factual findings but reviewed de novo whether constitutional right was violated.

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