· 3/31/1983
State v. Philibotte
Citations
- 123 N.H. 240
- 459 A.2d 275
- 1983 N.H. LEXIS 259
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- recognizing that an “arbitrary delay between the time of an offense and the arrest . . . may result in a denial of due process”
- due process analysis of a delay requires a showing of actual prejudice from the delay, which is then balanced against the reasonableness of the delay
- showing of actual prejudice necessary to sustain due process claim
- prosecution presumed timely if charges brought within statute of limitations
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Judges: Bois
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