Greenberger v. Superior Court

JOHNSON, J., Concurring and Dissenting.

I concur in the majority’s conclusion that good cause existed to continue petitioner Karen DeLayne Greenberger’s (petitioner) trial. However, unlike the majority, I would conclude the good cause did not extend to permit the trial court to continue petitioner’s trial for an additional half-year thereby forcing her to remain in custody without the benefit of either bail or a speedy adjudication of the allegations against her for almost two years.

I begin my discussion with an explanation of why I believe good cause existed here. I do so because I believe…