Opinion
3:21-CR-088
04-06-2022
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. EUNICE BRADLEY
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER
Leon Jordan, United States District Judge.
Now before the Court is the defendant's motion to continue her April 26, 2022, trial. [Doc. 19]. Defense counsel states that another continuance of approximately 60 days is needed to complete his investigation into the facts of this case and to fully advise the defendant. According to the motion, the United States does not oppose the requested relief.
The Court finds that the ends of justice served by granting the motion outweigh the best interests of the public and the defendant in a speedy trial. 18 U.S.C. § 3161(h)(7)(A). In light of the reasoning set forth by the defendant, the Court finds that the failure to grant the motion would deny the defense reasonable time necessary for effective preparation. 18 U.S.C. § 3161(h)(7)(B)(iv). The motion requires a delay in the proceedings. Therefore, all the time from the filing of the motion to the new trial date is excludable as provided by the Speedy Trial Act. 18 U.S.C. § 3161(h)(7)(A).
The defendant's motion [doc. 19] is GRANTED. The trial of this criminal case is CONTINUED from April 26, 2022, to Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. in Knoxville. The new plea cutoff date is May 16, 2022.
IT IS SO ORDERED.