Opinion
4:08CR3009.
March 18, 2008
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER
Defendant Lloyd Steven Brown has moved to continue the trial currently set for March 31, 2008. (Filing No. 75). In support of his motion, this defendant states additional trial preparation time is needed because he has not completed his drug treatment program, he has not reviewed the recent proffer statements of co-defendants John Brown and William Betts with his counsel, and he and his wife, co-defendant Kimberly Brown, are still considering whether a joint defense arrangement may be required in this case. The government does not oppose the requested continuance. The Court, being fully advised in the premises, finds that said motion should be granted.
IT IS ORDERED:
1) Defendant Lloyd Steven Brown's motion to continue, (filing no. 75), is granted.
2) As to all the defendants, the trial of this case is set to commence at 9:00 a.m. on April 28, 2008 for a duration of five trial days. Jury selection will be at the commencement of trial.
3) Based upon the showing set forth in defendant Lloyd Steven Brown's motion and the representations of his counsel, the Court further finds that the ends of justice will be served by continuing the trial; and that the purposes served by continuing the trial date in this case outweigh the interest of the defendants and the public in a speedy trial. Accordingly, the time between today's date and April 28, 2008 shall be excluded for speedy trial calculation purposes. 18 U.S.C. § 3161(h)(8)(A).