I think Defense should think, seriously, about having Nifong mentally evaluated.
This case, Nifong says "not until I say so, maybe Spring, Maybe Fall"
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1. The defense has no basis to have Nifong evaluated. He would have to behave far worse than he has for such an avenue to be open. They have already asked the court to remove him from the case. That is the best the defense can do.
2. The right to a speedy trial belongs to the accused. The accused can force this to trial on their schedule. Nifong saying next spring was just spouting off again, which may well be another bit of evidence in your theory about his mental health or lack there of.
Have a good trip.
I do understand this. The lawyers arguing FOR the prisoners at Abu Ghraib have the legal right to do what they are doing, yes, even in a time of war, and clearly against what is morally and factually correct.
Dittos on Nifong's handling of this case. Technically, he's not out of line within all the rules and ettiquette regarding legalese.
2. The right to a speedy trial belongs to the accused. The accused can force this to trial on their schedule. Nifong saying next spring was just spouting off again, which may well be another bit of evidence in your theory about his mental health or lack there of.
Well, being liberal does mean leaving a huge part of your brain unused and unaccessible...
Have a good trip.
Thank you! It was good and productive. (Playing catchup here, now.)
Sit down before reading the rest of this.
NC *does not* have a speedy trial statute.
Yep, that's what I said.