United States v. Larson

HOLMES, Circuit Judge.

Defendant-Appellant Paul Andrew Larson was convicted of manufacturing or attempting to manufacture methamphetamine in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) and possessing precursor chemicals with the intent to manufacture methamphetamine in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(c). On appeal, Mr. Larson argues, inter alia, that his right to a speedy trial under the Speedy Trial Act, 18 U.S.C. §§ 3161-3174, and the Sixth Amendment was violated.

Exercising jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291, we REVERSE the district court’s denial of Mr. Larson’s motion to dismiss for violating the…