MACDL filed an Amicus Brief in support of David Garcia in the Missouri Supreme Court. Mr. Garcia is charged with assault 1st and ACA. The crime allegedly occurred in April 98. Mr. Garcia was not arrested until Feb. 2009. The MACDL Amicus Brief focuses on the constitutional right to a speedy trial. John Davidson of John L. Davidson, P.C. authored the brief.
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By Greg Mermelstein, Missouri Public Defender
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