Opinion
Case No. 08-cr-112-01-SM.
May 8, 2009
ORDER
Defendant Allen's motion to continue the final pretrial conference and trial is granted (document 15). Trial has been rescheduled for the July 2009 trial period. Defendant Allen shall file a waiver of speedy trial rights not later than May 21, 2009. On the filing of such waiver, his continuance shall be effective.
The Court finds that the ends of justice served by granting a continuance outweigh the best interest of the public and the defendant in a speedy trial, 18 U.S.C. § 3161(h)(8)(B)(iv), in that failure to grant a continuance would unreasonably deny defendant the reasonable time necessary for effective preparation taking into account the exercise of due diligence under the circumstances.
Final Pretrial Conference: July 9, 2009 at 4:00 p.m.
Jury Selection: July 21, 2009 at 9:30 a.m.
SO ORDERED.