Initially, Barnes’ trial was set a mere 30 days after arraignment, and his appointed Federal Defender filed a Motion to Continue, so they have sufficient time to prepare a defense. Good luck with that.
ORDER
IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that defendant’s Motion to Continue (#8) is GRANTED, and the court finds the delay caused by such continuance shall be excluded in accordance with 18 U.S.C. § 3161(c)(2) & (h)(7)(B)(iv), as trial is scheduled less than 30 days from arraignment and appearance of counsel, and failure to grant such a continuance would deny counsel for the defendant the reasonable time necessary for effective preparation, taking into account the exercise of due diligence. Further, the ends of justice served by granting such continuance outweigh the best interests of the public and the defendant in a speedy trial. This matter is continued to the January 2016 term, and the time is excluded.
Signed: November 10, 2015
