SOME RELIEF FOR THE BERNALILLO COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEYS OFFICE. THE STATE SUPREME COURT ANNOUNCED WEDNESDAY THAT IT’S CHANGING A “SPEEDY TRIAL” RULE THAT HAD BEEN CRITICIZED BY THE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMUNITY.
THE RULE WAS DESIGNED TO CUT DOWN ON THE BACKLOG OF CASES…BUT THE D-A’S OFFICE SAYS IT WAS BEING OVER-TAXED AND THAT CRIMINALS WERE GOING FREE BECAUSE CASES HAD TO BE DROPPED.
