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Right to speedy trial

1. Accused was charged with estafa and pleaded not guilty thereto. The prosecution repeatedly sought and
obtained postponements over the objection of the accused who invoked his right to speedy trial. At the succeeding
hearing, the prosecution again sought postponement on the ground that the complainant, its only witness, was out
of the country.
If you were counsel of the accused, what course of action would you take in order that the case against him
will be finally dismissed by the court? (1996, #12)

Answer:
I would object to any further postponement, insist on a trial and move for dismissal on the
ground of the right of the accused to a speedy trial. The dismissal in such a case bars a subsequent
prosecution for the same offense

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