The following excerpt is from U.S.A V. Dohou, 08-5010-cr (2nd Cir. 2010):
With respect to Dohou's speedy trial claims, because trial counsel failed to file a pre-trial motion to dismiss the indictment under the Speedy Trial Act, this claim is waived. See 18 U.S.C. 3162(a)(2) (failure of the defendant to move for dismissal prior to trial shall constitute a waiver of the right to dismissal under this section); see also United States v. Patten, 826 F.2d 198, 199 (2d Cir. 1987) (per curiam) (finding
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