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Why is it important for a defendant to be granted a "speedy trial"
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Why is it important for a defendant to be granted a "speedy trial"

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To protect the defendants ability to defend against charges for example the evidence may disappear and the whitenesses memories may fade over time. Also to avoid lengthy unfounded imprisonment
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