The court should have granted defendant's motion to dismiss because he was deprived of his constitutional right to a speedy trial. The factors to be weighed in determining whether there has been a denial of that right are: "(1) the extent of the delay; (2) the reason for the delay; (3) the nature of the underlying charge; (4) whether or not there has been an extended period of pretrial incarceration; and (5) whether or not there is any indication that the defense has been...
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