United States v. Morrow

Opinion of the Court

Prior to his ultimate conviction at a general court-martial,* appellant spent 86 days in pretrial confinement. At trial a motion to dismiss the charges due to denial of speedy trial was denied. The intermediate court, examining this denial, ruled that while the Government’s conduct did not amount to “lack of due diligence, oppressive design or disregard for expeditious prosecution,” 13 M.J. 554, 557 (1982); nevertheless, the lack of government response or explanation for delays in face of proper defense demands amounted to a violation of United States v. Burton, 21…