Georgia v. Buckner
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In December 2007, Bobby Buckner was indicted for the kidnapping, molestation, and murder of 12-year-old Ashleigh Moore. Four years later, Buckner had not been brought to trial, so he filed a motion to dismiss his indictment, arguing that he had been denied his constitutional right to a speedy trial. Following a hearing, the trial court concluded that Buckner had indeed been denied his right to a speedy trial, and it dismissed the indictment. The State appealed the dismissal, contending that the trial court misapplied the principles set out in "Barker v. Wingo," (407 U. S. 514 (1972)), and "Doggett v. United States," (505 U. S. 647 (1992)). Upon review, the Supreme Court could not say that the trial court clearly erred in its assessment of the relevant facts, and "[could not] say that its ultimate conclusion, which appears reasoned and reasonable, amounts to an abuse of discretion. Accordingly, we must affirm the judgment below."
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