United States v. Brandon P., Juvenile Male

RHOADES, District Judge:

I. Introduction

Defendant B.P., a juvenile at the time he allegedly participated in the rape and murder of a woman, challenges the district court’s denial of his motion to dismiss for violation of his speedy trial rights and the district court’s order transferring his case for adult prosecution.

II. Factual Background

B.P. is accused of participating in the brutal rape and murder of a woman on the Navajo Indian Reservation. He was arrested on August 22, 2002, by an FBI agent and Navajo Police. B.P. remained in Navajo tribal custody until March 2003. A juvenile information…