What is the test to determine if an accused's right to speedy trial has been violated?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Hawkins v. McCormick, 983 F.2d 1076 (9th Cir. 1993):
To determine if an accused's right to a speedy trial has been violated, we look to the (1) length of the delay, (2) reason for delay, (3) assertion of the right by defendant, and (4) prejudice to the defendant. United States v. Williams, 782 F.2d 1462, 1465 (9th Cir.1985).
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