United States v. McDonald

OPINION

ENSLEN, District Judge.

“In delay there lies no plenty.” William Shakespeare, Twelfth Night.

“He who awaits much can expect little.” Gabriel Garcia Marquez.

INTRODUCTION

Defendant Charles McDonald has been extradited to this Country by the Commonwealth of the Bahamas on the charge of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute more than one kilogram of cocaine in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 846. Defendant, upon his appearance before this Court, has moved to dismiss the charge with prejudice on the ground that his right to a speedy trial under the Sixth Amendment to the United States…