United States v. Larry Darnell Ingram

COX, Circuit Judge:

Larry Darnell Ingram appeals his convictions for making false statements in connection with the attempted purchase of a firearm. He argues that the district court erred in denying his motion to dismiss the indictment on the grounds that a two-year delay between indictment and trial deprived him of his Sixth Amendment right to a speedy trial. We reverse the conviction and remand with instructions to dismiss the indictment.

I. BACKGROUND & PROCEDURAL HISTORY

On February 28, 2000, Ingram, a convicted felon, attempted to purchase a firearm from Scott Mandel, owner of Green-acres…