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State v. Hernandez

Citations

  • 641 A.2d 62
  • 1994 R.I. LEXIS 141
  • 1994 WL 168525

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  • holding that a defendant who moved for a speedy trial one month after a criminal information — but then not again until almost twenty-two months later — had tapped only lightly on the courthouse doors and could have been more aggressive in asserting her right
  • failure to link inability to produce potential witness with trial delay warrants finding of no prejudice
  • inference of knowledge and control of heroin strengthened by discovery of heroin-related equipment

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Judges: Murray

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