Bloate v. United States
Holding
The Speedy Trial Act requires the government to bring a criminal defendant to trial within seventy days, with certain time excluded. The Court held that time spent preparing pretrial motions is not automatically excluded, but will be if the trial court properly granted a continuance of the trial in order to permit such motions.
Judgment
Reversed and remanded, 7-2, in an opinion by Clarence Thomas on Aug 3, 2010. Justice Alito dissented, joined by Justice Breyer.
Merits Briefs
- Brief for Petitioner Taylor James Bloate
- Brief for Respondent United States of America
- Reply Brief for Petitioner Taylor James Bloate
Amicus Briefs
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Recommended Citation: Bloate v. United States, SCOTUSblog, https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/bloate-v-united-states/