United States DC Circuit

The imposition of a sentence over seven years after being found guilty of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute did not violate defendant's Sixth Amendment right to speedy sentencing. Far from being prejudiced by this delay, defendant actively contributed to it and never requested prompt sentencing.

Appellate Information

• Argued 10/07/2003
• Decided 12/30/2003
• Published 12/30/2003

Judges

• Before:  SENTELLE, RANDOLPH and ROGERS, Circuit Judges.

Court

• United States DC Circuit

Counsel

• For Appellant:
  
• Jonathan L. Katz, appointed by the court, argued the cause and filed the briefs for appellant., Alonzo Gibson was on the pro se brief for appellant.


• For Appellees:
  
• Elizabeth H. Danello, Assistant U.S. Attorney, argued the cause for appellee.   With her on the brief were Roscoe C. Howard, Jr., U.S. Attorney, John R. Fisher, Roy W. McLeese, III, and Martin D. Carpenter, Assistant U.S. Attorneys.