[Steve0113]

The only thing I can't figure out is how this case got to trial so quickly.

IIRC, the right to a speedy trial is routinely waived, to allow both sides to prepare. In this case, the defense declined to waive that right.

[marajade]

"IIRC, the right to a speedy trial is routinely waived, to allow both sides to prepare. In this case, the defense declined to waive that right."

Even though I wasn't following that closely I did remember this little fact... I must of been following enough to come to the same conclusion with the jury...