BRANDON THOMAS BETTERMAN, PETITIONER v. MONTANA
Supreme Court of the United States, Ginsburg, May 19, 2016,
Speedy Trial – The 6th Amendment right to a speedy trial “does not apply once a defendant has been found guilty at trial or has pleaded guilty to criminal charges.”

(Concur – Thomas and Alito- any relevant “due process” factors will be decided in the future; specifically not addressed here)
(Concur – Sotomayor- Barker test should be used in due process analysis of post-conviction sentencing delay)
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