Can the speedy trial rules be used to deprive a defendant of an adequate opportunity to prepare his defense?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Didier, 542 F.2d 1182 (2nd Cir. 1976):

6 The speedy trial rules cannot be used to deprive a defendant of adequate opportunity to prepare his defense. See Gavino v. MacMahon, 499 F.2d 1191, 1196 (2d Cir. 1974).

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