Opinion
4:24-CR-00002-CDL-MSH
02-12-2024
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. JOSEPH TAYLOR, Defendant
ORDER
CLAY D. LAND, U.S. DISTRICT COURT JUDGE.
Defendant was indicted on January 9, 2024, ECF No. 1, and arraigned on January 17, 2024, ECF No. 7. A pretrial conference is currently scheduled for February 20, 2024. Defendant asks to continue the case until the September 2024 Term of Court. Specifically, Defendant needs additional time to review discovery, to discuss discovery and possible defenses with counsel, and to discuss a possible resolution with the Government. AUSA Crawford Seals was consulted on this Motion for Continuance and stated he does not oppose.
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the above-referenced matter be continued to the September 2024 Term of Court and that the Speedy Trial deadline for the trial in this matter imposed by 18 U.S.C. § 3161(c)(1) be extended to that time. The Court finds that the ends of justice served by granting of this continuance outweigh the best interests of the public and the Defendant in a speedy trial because a failure to grant such continuance could result in a miscarriage of justice and would deny counsel for the Defendant and Government the reasonable time necessary for effective preparation. 18 U.S.C. §§ 3161(h)(7)(A)-(B). The delay occasioned by this continuance shall not be considered in calculating the speedy trial deadline under the Speedy Trial Act.
SO ORDERED.