Opinion
8:07CR122.
May 10, 2007
ORDER
This matter is before the court on the motion for an extension of time by defendant Frank R. Oddo, Jr. (Oddo) (Filing No. 16). Oddo seeks an additional time in which to file pretrial motions in accordance with the progression order (Filing No. 10). Oddo's counsel represents that government's counsel has no objection to the motion. Upon consideration, the motion will be granted
IT IS ORDERED:
Defendant Oddo's motion for an extension of time (Filing No. 16) is granted. Oddo is given until on or before June 6, 2007, in which to file pretrial motions pursuant to the progression order. The ends of justice have been served by granting such motion and outweigh the interests of the public and the defendant in a speedy trial. The additional time arising as a result of the granting of the motion, i.e., the time between May 10, 2007 and June 6, 2007, shall be deemed excludable time in any computation of time under the requirement of the Speedy Trial Act for the reason defendant's counsel requires additional time to adequately prepare the case, taking into consideration due diligence of counsel, and the novelty and complexity of this case. The failure to grant additional time might result in a miscarriage of justice. 18 U.S.C. § 3161(h)(8)(A) (B).