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Facts

• The Defendant was convicted for sexual abuse of a minor, which began when the victim was approximately six years old and continued for eight years. The abuse was disclosed after the victim attempted suicide and was hospitalized, leading to the involvement of the police.

Procedural History

• [Not applicable or not found]

Parties' Submissions

• Defendant-Appellant: Argued that (1) his right to a speedy trial was violated, (2) he was denied compulsory process, and (3) he was subjected to an unfair trial due to an outburst from the gallery.
• Plaintiff-Appellee: [Not applicable or not found]

Legal Issues

• Whether the Defendant was denied his right to a speedy trial.
• Whether the Defendant was denied compulsory process.
• Whether the Defendant was subjected to an unfair trial because of an outburst from the gallery.

Disposition

• The Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of the Defendant on all counts.

Reasons

• B. Zamora, J., with Jennifer L. Attrep, J., and Jacqueline R. Medina, J., concurring, provided the reasoning for the court's decision. The court analyzed the Defendant's claims under the framework established by Barker v. Wingo, considering the length of delay, the reason for the delay, the defendant’s assertion of the right, and prejudice to the defendant. The court found that the delay exceeded the presumptively prejudicial threshold by approximately ten months but concluded that the reasons for delay weighed neutrally, and the assertion of the right to a speedy trial weighed only slightly in the Defendant's favor. The court also found no particularized showing of actual prejudice to the Defendant. Regarding the compulsory process claim, the court held that the district court did not abuse its discretion in denying the Defendant's request for a continuance on the morning of jury selection, applying the factors from State v. Torres. Lastly, the court found no abuse of discretion in the district court's denial of a motion for a mistrial due to disruptions and outbursts from individuals seated in the gallery, as there was no indication that the jury witnessed any of the outbursts (paras 1-33).