United States v. Speed Joyeros, S.A.

MEMORANDUM, ORDER, AND JUDGMENT

WEINSTEIN, Senior District Court J.

Table of Contents:

I. Introduction.417

II. Facts.418

A. Background.418

B. Procedural History.419

III. Law.422

A. Conflicts of Interest.422

B. Plea Bargains.422

1. Plea Bargaining and Coercion.422

2. Competency to Plead.426

3. Changes in the Criminal Justice System .427

C. Bail.434

1. Law Governing Bail.434

2. History of Bail Reform .434

3. Constitutional Requirements .437

4. Use of Pretrial Services.438

D. Speedy Trial.438

1. Constitutional Aspects.438

2. Statutes and Rules.439

E. Sentencing.439

1. Departure.439

a. Destruction of Livelihood .440

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