Opinion
Case No. 08-cr-39-PB.
September 2, 2008
ORDER
The defendant, through counsel, has moved to continue the trial scheduled for September 3, 2008, citing the need for additional time to engage in further plea negotiations or prepare for trial. The government does not object to a continuance of the trial date.
Accordingly, for the above reason and to allow the parties additional time to properly prepare for trial, the court will continue the trial from September 3, 2008 to November 4, 2008. In agreeing to continue the trial, the court finds pursuant to 18 U.S.C.A. § 3161(h)(8)(A) that for the above-stated reasons, the ends of justice served in granting a continuance outweigh the best interests of the public and the defendant in a speedy trial.
The court will hold a final pretrial conference on October 23, 2008 at 4:30 p.m.
SO ORDERED.