Opinion
Case No. 2:03-CR-900 DAK
May 19, 2004
STEPHEN R. McCAUGHEY, Salt Lake City, Utah, for Defendant
FINDINGS AND ORDER
Based on motion of the defendant and stipulation of the plaintiff, the court enters the following;
FINDINGS
1. If defendant's motion to continue were denied it would deny the defendant continuity of counsel.
2. Counsel needs additional time to effectively prepare for trial and consult with the defendant.
3. Counsel has exercised due diligence in preparing this case.
4. The ends of justice in granting a continuance outweigh the best interests of the public and the defendant in a speedy trial.
ORDER
It is hereby ORDERED that the trial date of Monday, May 24, 2004, be stricken and the trial continued to the 6th day of July, 2004, at 8:30 a.m.
It is further, ORDERED that the time between May 24, 2004, and the next trial date be excluded from the computation for the time for trial as described in 18 U.S.C. § 3161.