United States v. A. Guy Crouch, III and Michael J. Frye  ·  1996-05-30  ·  Fifth Circuit  ·  pin 415 U.S. at 981

" 'all practiced trial lawyers are well aware that the attrition from such delay is more damaging to the prosecution's case than to that of the defense. This will be so as long as the prosecution has the burden of proof.' "