P. v. Hayes CA4/2
In 1972, the dead body of a young woman was found in the desert. In 2012, defendant Michael Jerome Hayes was charged with her murder.
Defendant filed a motion to dismiss, claiming prejudice from the 40-year lapse of time. The trial court granted the motion; however, in a previous appeal, we reversed. On remand, defendant moved to dismiss again, several times, but without success.
Defendant’s first trial ended in a hung jury. His second trial ended in a conviction for first degree murder. He was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole.
In this appeal, defendant raises several contentions relating to the denial of his motions to dismiss. He raises additional contentions relating to the evidence and the jury instructions. We find no error; hence, we will affirm.
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