Legal Opinion
State v. Sheeran
Superior Court of Delaware
Decided December 31, 1981PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
TAYLOR, Judge.
This indictment charges defendant Francis J. Sheeran [Sheeran] with two felony counts of criminal solicitation in violation of 11 Delaware Code § 502. Defendant has moved for dismissal of the indictment on the following grounds:(1) That prosecution is barred by double jeopardy and by 11 Delaware Code § 209, and(2) That defendant’s right to a speedy trial has been violated.
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Defendant’s contention that this prosecution is barred by double jeopardy and by 11 Del.C. § 209 relate to defendant’s acquittal of charges brought against him in the United States District Court for the…
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