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Facts

• The Defendant was charged with one count of sexual exploitation of children (possession) and one count of sexual exploitation of children (distribution). The district court dismissed the case, concluding that the Defendant's right to a speedy trial was violated.

Procedural History

• [Not applicable or not found]

Parties' Submissions

• Appellant (State): Argued that the district court erred in its conclusions regarding the complexity of the case, the classification and weighing of delays, the Defendant's assertion of the right to a speedy trial, and the assessment of prejudice to the Defendant.
• Appellee (Defendant): Successfully argued in the district court that his right to a speedy trial was violated, leading to the dismissal of the case.

Legal Issues

• Whether the district court erred in concluding the case was of intermediate complexity rather than a complex case.
• Whether the district court correctly classified and weighed the periods of delay against the State.
• Whether the district court properly considered the Defendant's assertion of the right to a speedy trial.
• Whether the district court correctly assessed the prejudice suffered by the Defendant due to the delay.

Disposition

• The district court's order granting the Defendant's motion to dismiss on speedy trial grounds was affirmed.

Reasons

• The Court of Appeals, with M. Monica Zamora as the Chief Judge and concurrence from Judges J. Miles Hanisee and Kristina Bogardus, upheld the district court's decision. The appellate court agreed with the district court's classification of the case as intermediate in complexity and its findings on the length of delay, reasons for delay, the Defendant's assertion of the right to a speedy trial, and the prejudice suffered by the Defendant due to the delay. The appellate court found no basis to reverse the district court's determinations and concluded that all factors weighed in favor of the Defendant, affirming the violation of the Defendant's right to a speedy trial (paras 1-7).