California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Smothers, 281 Cal.Rptr.3d 409, 66 Cal.App.5th 829 (Cal. App. 2021):
Penney v. Superior Court (1972) 28 Cal.App.3d 941, 954, 105 Cal.Rptr. 162.) Further, "whether the delay was negligent or purposeful is relevant to the balancing process. Purposeful delay to gain an advantage is totally unjustified, and a relatively
[281 Cal.Rptr.3d 432]
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