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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5779869 {\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 Filed: July 20, 1998
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\par Argued and Submitted on August 18, 1997
\par Hag\'e5t\'f1a, Guam}{\insrsid5779869 
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\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5779869 {\ul\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 Attorney for Plaintiff-Appellant}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
\par Gerad Egan
\par Assistant Attorney General
\par Office of the Attorney General
\par Prosecution Division
\par Suite 2-200E, Judicial Center Bldg.
\par 120 West O}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 Brien Drive
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\par }{\ul\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 Attorney for Defendant-Appellee}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
\par Richard Parker Arens, Esq.
\par Cunliffe & Cook
\par A Professional Corporation
\par Suite 200, 210 Archbishop Flores Street
\par Hag\'e5t\'f1a, Guam 96910
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\par }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 BEFORE: PETER C. SIGUENZA; Chief Justice, JANET HEALY WEEKS, and JOAQUIN C. ARRIOLA, Sr., Associate Justices.}{\insrsid5779869 
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\par }{\b\insrsid9455742\charrsid16585771 SIGUENZA, C.J.:
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\par }{\b\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 [1]}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 \tab The People of Guam (}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
People}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 ) appeal the lower court}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f 
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If a violation did occur, however, the People contend the court}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 s remedy was inappropriate.}{
\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 In opposition, Joseph Gumataotao Tuncap (}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 Tuncap}{
\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 ) maintains the dismissal with prejudice was appropriate given the People}{
\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 s failure to provide discovery pursuant to the court}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 s orders.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 He also assert
s the failure to provide the discovery amounted to prosecutorial misconduct allowing the court to dismiss this matter through its supervisory authority.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid16585771 
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\par }{\b\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 [2]}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 \tab Although we share the trial court}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{
\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 s frustration with the prosecution}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
s approach to discovery and concur that the conduct of People}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
s counsel in misleading both the court and the defendant would be sufficiently sanctionable, our review indicates that the trial court}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{
\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 s written order dismissing the case cannot be supported in the record.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 The applicable statute was not given consideration nor was there an adequate factual finding as t
o the undisclosed discovery.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 Consequently, we reverse the lower court}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{
\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 s dismissal of the action.}{\insrsid16585771 
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\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5779869 {\b\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 [3]}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 \tab Tuncap was charged by the grand jury with possession of a controlled substance, theft, and burglary.}{
\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 At his arraignment, Tuncap pleaded not guilty and asserted his right to a speedy trial.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
The trial court ordered discovery to be provided to Tuncap; however, prior to arraignment, the People had already provided the nine different police reports which had formed the basis of the charges against him.}{\insrsid16585771 
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\par }{\b\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 [4]}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 \tab On June 19, 1996, the People received two letters from Tuncap}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt
\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 s counsel.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 The first letter served as }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}
}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 a formal request to inspect or copy all of the evidentiary materials referenced within the police reports or grand jury transcripts relevant to this case.}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f 
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The second letter requested additional police reports, statements, and other discovery referencing 88 different items wanted by Tuncap.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
The People did not respond to the letters nor was Tuncap provided with discovery.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 In spite of the People}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
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\par }{\b\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 [5]}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 \tab On July 2, 1996, the parties appeared for trial setting.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 Tuncap}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL
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The court advised the prosecutor to respond to the letters by July 3, 1996 and inform Tuncap as to the discoverable nature of these items.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
As ordered, the People wrote a letter to defense counsel and made a general representation that most items would be provided as they were relevant to Tuncap}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
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\par }{\b\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 [6]}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 \tab On July 5, 1996, a follow up hearing was held as to the discovery issues.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
The People indicated that additional police reports were being provided to Tuncap.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 Admissions were also made that other items previously requested had yet to be provided, but were forthcoming.}{
\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 The People, for the first time, stated the requests asked for items irrelevant to the case.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
The prosecutor also asked the court to review the items and rule as to disclosure.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
The court initially agreed to the review but later decided the People should review the applicable discovery statutes to determine its obligations and then comply accordingly.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
No ruling was made as to disclosure of the requested items.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 During the proceeding, the court also urged the People to dismiss the case and re-indict when ready.}{\insrsid5779869  }{
\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 The court warned that a contempt citation or dismissal with prejudice was forthcoming if the People did not comply with discovery requests by the next hearing.}{\insrsid16585771 
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\par }{\b\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 [7]}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 \tab The parties next met on July 9, 1996 and, at different times, appeared before two different judges.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
Again discovery matters were discussed and argued.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 Consequently, based on the conflicting representations of counsel, a motion to dismiss was scheduled for hearing.}{\insrsid16585771 
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\par }{\b\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 [8]}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 \tab The parties met for the final time on July 11, 1996.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
Tuncap asked the court to dismiss the case based on repeated and continued abuse of the discovery process.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 Defense counsel argued his ability to adequately prepare for trial was im
paired given the piecemeal discovery and Tuncap}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 s assertion of his right to a speedy trial.}{
\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 The People admitted their responses were less than adequate.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 However, they maintained that Tuncap was asking for items n
ot related to the charges and consequently, most items were irrelevant to this particular matter.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 Out of the 156 requested items, they represented only seven were arguably relevant to the charges.}{
\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 Finally, the People argued that if Guam}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
s discovery statute were reviewed, the People would be found to have complied with its requirements and no violation would have occurred.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid16585771 
\par 
\par }{\b\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 [9]}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 \tab The court granted the dismissal of the case with prejudice and issued a written order.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 The court}{
\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 s order dismissing the case recites the following factual findings:}{\insrsid16585771 
\par 
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\s16 \insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 1.\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\qj \fi-720\li1440\ri720\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\jclisttab\tx1440{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls1\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120 {\pntxta .}}
\faauto\ls1\rin720\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5779869 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 That the Government was ordered by this court to disclose material evidence to the Defendant.}{\insrsid16585771 

\par }\pard \s16\qj \li0\ri720\nowidctlpar\tx-1440{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\faauto\rin720\lin0\itap0\pararsid16585771 {\insrsid16585771 
\par }\pard\plain \qj \fi-720\li1440\ri720\nowidctlpar\tx-1440{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\faauto\rin720\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5779869 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 2.\tab 
That the Government failed to disclose said evidence despite repeated admonitions by the Court.}{\insrsid16585771 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri720\nowidctlpar\tx-1440{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\faauto\rin720\lin0\itap0\pararsid16585771 {\insrsid16585771 
\par }\pard \qj \fi-720\li1440\ri720\nowidctlpar\tx-1440{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\faauto\rin720\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5779869 {\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 3.\tab 
That there is reasonable probability that had the evidence been disclosed to the defense, that the result of the proceeding would be different.}{\insrsid16585771 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri720\nowidctlpar\tx-1440{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\faauto\rin720\lin0\itap0\pararsid16585771 {\insrsid16585771 
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\s16 \insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 4.\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\qj \fi-720\li1440\ri720\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\jclisttab\tx1440{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls2\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart4\pnindent360\pnsp120 {\pntxta .}}
\faauto\ls2\rin720\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5779869 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 That the Government}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 s repeated failure to disclose material evidence as ordered by the court and as stipulated to by the parties has prejudiced the defendant to his detriment.}{\insrsid16585771 
\par }\pard \s16\qj \li0\ri720\nowidctlpar\tx-1440{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\faauto\rin720\lin0\itap0\pararsid16585771 {\insrsid16585771 
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\s16 \insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 5.\tab}}\pard \s16\qj \fi-720\li1440\ri720\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\jclisttab\tx1440{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls2\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart4\pnindent360\pnsp120 {\pntxta .}}
\faauto\ls2\rin720\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5779869 {\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 That the Government}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
s conduct is not excusable neglect.}{\insrsid16585771 
\par }\pard \s16\qj \li0\ri720\nowidctlpar\tx-1440{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\faauto\rin720\lin0\itap0\pararsid16585771 {\insrsid16585771 
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\s16 \insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 6.\tab}}\pard \s16\qj \fi-720\li1440\ri720\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\jclisttab\tx1440{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls2\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart4\pnindent360\pnsp120 {\pntxta .}}
\faauto\ls2\rin720\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5779869 {\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 That the Government}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
s failure to disclose the material evidence, as ordered, is shocking and outrageous, amounting to prosecutorial misconduct violative of the fundamental sense of justice.}{\insrsid16585771 
\par }\pard \s16\qj \li0\ri720\nowidctlpar\tx-1440{\*\pn \pnlvlcont\ilvl0\ls0\pnrnot0\pndec }\faauto\rin720\lin0\itap0\pararsid16585771 {\insrsid16585771 
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\s16 \insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 7.\tab}}\pard \s16\qj \fi-720\li1440\ri720\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\jclisttab\tx1440{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls2\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart4\pnindent360\pnsp120 {\pntxta .}}
\faauto\ls2\rin720\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5779869 {\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 That the Defendant}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
s Motion to Dismiss the Indictment with Prejudice is hereby granted.}{\insrsid16585771 
\par }\pard\plain \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5779869 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\insrsid16585771 
\par }{\i\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 People v. Tuncap}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 , CF0255-96 (Super. Ct. Guam Aug. 22, 1996)(Order dismissing indictment with prejudice).}{\insrsid16585771 
\par 
\par }{\b\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 [10]}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 \tab The findings set forth in the order generated by Tuncap was not approved as to form by People}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 s counsel.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 They disagreed with all findings except for the last.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
The order was signed by the judge.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 The People filed a timely appeal with this court.}{\insrsid16585771 
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5779869 {\b\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 ANALYSIS}{\b\insrsid16585771 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16585771 {\insrsid16585771\charrsid16585771 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5779869 {\b\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 [11]}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 \tab The trial court}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 s discovery orders are reviewed for an abuse of discretion.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\i\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 United States v. Gonzalez-Ricon}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
, 36 F.3d 859, 865 (9}{\super\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 th}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869  Cir. 1994).}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 Likewise, sa
nctions imposed for a violation of a discovery order are reviewed for an abuse of discretion.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\i\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 United States v. Jennings}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 , 960 F.2d 1488, 1490 (9}{
\super\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 th}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869  Cir. 1992).}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 However, whether the trial court had a legal basis for an imposition of a sanction is reviewed }{
\i\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 de novo. Id. }{\insrsid16585771 
\par 
\par }{\b\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 [12]}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 \tab An abuse of discretion has been defined as that }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{
\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 exercised to an end not justified by the evidence, a judgment that is clearly against the logic and effect of the facts as are found.}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid5779869  }{\i\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 Int}{\i\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\i\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
l Jensen, Inc. v. Metrosound U.S.A. , Inc}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 .,}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 4 F.3d 819, 822 (9}{\super\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 th}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869  Cir. 1993).}{\insrsid5779869  
}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 When using this standard, a reviewing court does not substitute its judgment for that of the trial court.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
Instead, we must first have a definite and firm conviction the trial court, after weighing relevant factors, committed clear error of judgment in its conclusion.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\i\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 United States v. Plainbull}{
\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 , 957 F.2d 724, 725 (9}{\super\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 th}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869  Cir. 1992).}{\insrsid16585771 
\par 
\par }{\b\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 [13]}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 \tab An abuse of discretion may occur in several ways.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
For example, a court abuses its discretion by not applying the correct law. }{\i\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 United States v. Rahm}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 , 993 F.2d 1405, 1410 (9}{\super\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 th}{
\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869  Cir. 1993).}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 The standard is also violated when the law is erroneously interpreted. }{\i\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 United States v. Beltran-Gutierrez}{
\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 , 19 F.3d 1287, 1289 (9}{\super\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 th}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869  Cir. 1994).}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
Reliance upon a clearly erroneous assessment of the facts has also been characterized as an abuse of discretion.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\i\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 Rahm,}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869  993 F.2d at 1410.}{\insrsid5779869  }{
\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 Similarly, when the record contains no evidence supporting a court}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
s decision, the standard is violated. }{\i\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 United States v. Schlette}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 , 842 F.2d 1574, 1577 (9}{\super\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 th}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869  Cir. 1988), }{
\i\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 amended by}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 , 854 F.2d 359 (9}{\super\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 th}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869  Cir. 1988); }{\i\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 see also United States v. Kramer}{
\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 , 827 F.2d 1174, 1179 (8}{\super\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 th}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869  Cir. 1987).}{\insrsid16585771 
\par 
\par }{\b\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 [14]}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 \tab Based on these articulated standards, we find dismissal of the indictment with prejudice for discovery violations to be an abuse of discretion by the trial court.}{
\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 First, dismissal cannot be justified because consideration was not given to the statutory provisions governing discoverable information.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 Second,}{
\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 the record lacks a showing supporting the characterization of evidence as described in the written dismissal order.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
Finally, an abuse occurred when the court failed to consider the mandates of 8 GCA }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
 70.45 (1993) and case authority which addressed sanctions appropriate for discovery violations.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 Consequently, dismissal based on alleged discovery violations was inappropriate.}{\insrsid5779869  }{
\insrsid16585771 
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5779869 {\b\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 I.}{\insrsid16585771 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16585771 {\insrsid16585771 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5779869 {\b\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 [15]}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 \tab The criminal discovery provisions of 8 GCA }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL
 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869  70.10-70.45 (1993) set out an extensive list of discoverable items.}{
\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 In particular, upon noticed motion, a prosecutor must disclose or permit the inspection or copy of the following material or information:}{\insrsid16585771 
\par 
\par }\pard \qj \fi-720\li1440\ri720\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\faauto\rin720\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5779869 {\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 (1)\tab the name and address of any person whom the p
rosecuting attorney intends to call as a witness at the trial, together with his relevant written or recorded statement;}{\insrsid16585771 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri720\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\faauto\rin720\lin0\itap0\pararsid16585771 {\insrsid16585771 
\par }\pard \qj \fi-720\li1440\ri720\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\faauto\rin720\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5779869 {\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 (2)\tab any written or recorded statement and the substance of any oral statement made by the defendant or made by a co\_
defendant if the trial is to be a joint one;}{\insrsid16585771 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri720\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\faauto\rin720\lin0\itap0\pararsid16585771 {\insrsid16585771 
\par }\pard \qj \fi-720\li1440\ri720\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\faauto\rin720\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5779869 {\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 (3)\tab 
any report or statement of an expert, made in connection with the case, including results of physical or mental examinations and of scientific tests, experiments or comparisons;}{\insrsid16585771 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri720\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\faauto\rin720\lin0\itap0\pararsid16585771 {\insrsid16585771 
\par }\pard \qj \fi-720\li1440\ri720\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\faauto\rin720\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5779869 {\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 (4)\tab any book, paper, document, photograph or tan
gible object, which the prosecuting attorney intends to use in the trial or which was obtained from or belonged to the defendant;}{\insrsid16585771 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri720\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\faauto\rin720\lin0\itap0\pararsid16585771 {\insrsid16585771 
\par }\pard \qj \fi-720\li1440\ri720\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\faauto\rin720\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5779869 {\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 (5)\tab 
any record of prior criminal convictions of persons whom the prosecuting attorney intends to call as witnesses at the trial;}{\insrsid16585771 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri720\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\faauto\rin720\lin0\itap0\pararsid16585771 {\insrsid16585771 
\par }\pard \qj \fi-720\li1440\ri720\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\faauto\rin720\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5779869 {\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 (6)\tab 
whether there has been an electronic surveillance of conversations to which the defendant was party or of his premises;}{\insrsid16585771 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri720\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\faauto\rin720\lin0\itap0\pararsid16585771 {\insrsid16585771 
\par }\pard \qj \fi-720\li1440\ri720\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\faauto\rin720\lin1440\itap0\pararsid5779869 {\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 (7)\tab 
any material or information which tends to negate the guilt of the defendant as to the offense charged or would tend to reduce his punishment therefor.}{\insrsid16585771 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5779869 {\insrsid16585771 
\par }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 8 GCA }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869  70.10(a).}{\insrsid5779869  }{
\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 The prosecutor}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
s obligations extend to material information controlled by his staff and those who report to him regularly or in reference to a particular case.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 8 GCA }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869  70.10(b).}{\insrsid16585771 
\par 
\par }{\b\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 [16]}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 \tab In situations where discovery is not covered under section 70.10, the defendant may obtain other discovery upon a showing: 1) of materiality to the preparation of his defense;}
{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 and 2) the request is reasonable. 8 GCA }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
 70.15 (1993).}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 The court possesses discretion to order the prosecuting attorney to disclose relevant material and information not covered by section 70.10.}{\insrsid5779869  }{
\i\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 Id.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
The court must weigh the substantial risk of physical harm, intimidation, bribery, economic reprisals, unnecessary annoyance or embarrassment that may result to any person against the usefulness of disclosure to the defense.}{\insrsid5779869  }{
\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 8 GCA }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869  70.15(b).}{\insrsid16585771 
\par 
\par }{\b\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 [17]}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 \tab Guam}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
s discovery statutes were based primarily on the ABA Model Standards for Criminal Justice.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 These standards were promulgated with the goal, among others, of processing cases using expedited procedures.}{
\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 Thus, general delays associated with motion practice and specific disagreements as to the discoverability of a particular item would be eliminated. At the same time, judicial supervisio
n of basic discovery would be minimized.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 In order to achieve such goals, Guam}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{
\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 s statutes anticipate the disclosure of information and materials between prosecutors and defense counsels to be approached in a cooperative manner with the terms of the statute given generous interpretations.}{
\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 This is especially important in light of section 70.10(a)(7), adopting the mandate originally articulated in }{\i\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 Brady v. Maryland}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
, 373 U.S. 83, 87, 83 S.Ct. 1194, 1196-1197 (1963); requiring disclosure of material or information which: 1) tends to negate the guilt of the defendant as to the offense charged; or 2) would tend to reduce his punishment therefor. 8 GCA }{
\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869  70.10(a)(7).}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 Because the }{
\i\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 Brady}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869  standard has been described as }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{
\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 imprecise, }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869  the United States Supreme Court commented }{
\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 the prudent prosecutor will resolve doubtful questions in favor of disclosure.}{
\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869  }{\i\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 United States v. Agurs}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
, 427 U.S. 97, 108, 96 S.Ct. 2392, 2399-2400 (1976).}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid16585771 
\par 
\par }{\b\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 [18]}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 \tab If a dispute should arise, however, the specific requirements and limitations set forth throughout 8 GCA }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869  70.10(a) and (b) must be looked to for guidance.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 For example, 8 GCA. }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869  70.10(b) imposes a general materiality requirement upon items before disclosure.}{\cs15\super\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 \chftn 
{\footnote \pard\plain \ql \fi720\li0\ri0\sa240\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs15\super\insrsid9455742 \chftn }{\fs20\insrsid9455742 
Bill 662 was submitted by the Thirteenth Guam Legislature and became effective via Public Law 13-186 when signed by the Governor.  The Bill, submitted and signed into law, deviated from the ABA Standards and imposed
 the materiality requirement now set forth in 8 GCA }{\fs20\insrsid9455742 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 10}{\fldrslt\f169\fs20}}}{\fs20\insrsid9455742 
 70.10(b).  As previously stated, we will respect the boundaries between the respective branches of government and will not tread on their ground.  }{\insrsid9455742     }}}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 Altho
ugh this standard is not difficult to meet, this general limitation must be considered prior to disclosure.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid16585771 
\par 
\par }{\b\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 [19]}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 \tab At the same time, the statutes impose more specific conditions on material or physical evidence.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
Consideration of the terms set forth in section 70.10(a)(1)-(7) requires disclosure for certain types of information only after these requirements are met.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
This necessitates both a determination as to the type of materials in dispute and an examination of the statute}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{
\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 s specifications.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 For example, the language of 8 GCA }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt
\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869  70.10(a)(1) requires a determination that the material sought is indeed a statement of the witness that the prosecution intends to call at trial.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
Furthermore, section 70.10(a)(1) imposes a relevancy requirement upon such statement before disclosure.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 Consequently, when disputes arise, Guam}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL
 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 s discovery statutes must be considered and the articulated requirements be met before disclosure is required.}{\insrsid5779869  }{
\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 A simple request for discovery does not automatically make the information material for purposes of the statute }{\insrsid16585771 and thus requiring disclosure.
\par 
\par }{\b\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 [20]}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 \tab The dismissal order in this matter cannot be justified because the criminal discovery statutes were never applied specifically to the materials in dispute.}{\insrsid5779869  }{
\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 We cannot find support, either in the written order or by review of the record, that the statutory requirements listed in 8 GCA }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869  70.10 were given proper consideration.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
In addition, discussion was never entertained addressing the standards of the statute and where the undisclosed materials may fit within that statutory scheme.}{\insrsid16585771 
\par 
\par }{\b\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 [21]}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 \tab The record also lacks the necessary analysis supporting the court}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt
\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 s characterization of the disputed discovery.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 The court}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 s order indicates the evidence was in fact material and of the sort that could change results of a proceeding.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
However, the record only reveals discovery was requested by the defendant, disclosure of which was initially agreed to by the prosecutor but later disputed.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
The record also shows the vast majority of items were not discussed in any manner.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
In the few instances where specific materials and information were actually addressed, the showing was never meaningful or complete.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
More importantly, the court never ruled whether the items should be disclosed.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 Finally, we note that a recitation 
of the facts supporting the adverse effect upon the defense is absent. Therefore, a finding of prejudice to the defendant}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{
\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 s detriment cannot be justified from the record.}{\insrsid16585771 
\par 
\par }{\b\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 [22]}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 \tab Instead of considering the nature o
f the evidence and the requirements of the discovery statute, the record shows the court dismissed the case based on the inaction of the prosecutor.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 While we understand the court}{
\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 s frustration with the People}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 s cavalier attitude toward discovery, the order}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{
\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 s recitations as to the undisclosed items are merely conclusory statements unsupported by the record.}{\insrsid16585771 
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5779869 {\b\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 II.}{\insrsid16585771 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16585771 {\insrsid16585771 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5779869 {\b\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 [23]}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 \tab Assuming th
at a valid court order was violated, the court must determine whether the sanction employed to remedy the infraction was appropriate.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 Guam law specifically states:}{\insrsid16585771 
\par 
\par }\pard \qj \li720\ri720\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid5779869 {\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 If at any time during the course of the proceedings, it is brought to the attention of the c
ourt that a party has failed to comply with an order issued pursuant to this Chapter, the court may order such party to comply with the prior order, grant a continuance, or issue such other order as it deems just under the circumstances.}{
\insrsid16585771 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5779869 {\insrsid16585771 
\par }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 8 GCA }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869  70.45.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
Comment to this provision states }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 it seems better policy for the court }{
\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 to apply sanctions which affect the evidence at trial and the merits of the case as little as possible}{
\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 .}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid5779869  }{\i\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 See}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869  Note to 8 GCA }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}
}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 70.45 (citation omitted).}{\insrsid16585771 
\par 
\par }{\b\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 [24]}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 \tab Although the appropriateness of a sanction rests in the trial judge}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt
\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 s sound discretion, }{\i\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 United States v. Gee}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 , 695 F.2d 1165, 1168 (9}{\super\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 th}{
\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869  Cir. 1983)(interpreting similar Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 16), the sanction chosen must be proportionate to the misconduct. }{\i\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 Id. }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 at 1169.}{
\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 The phrase }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 it deems just under the circumstances,}{
\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869  present in the statutes of}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
both Guam and the United States, has been interpreted to mean that }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
the court should impose the least severe sanction that will accomplish the desired result prompt and full compliance with the court}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{
\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 s discovery orders.}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid5779869  }{\i\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 United States v. Sarcinelli}{
\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 , 667 F.2d 5, 7 (5}{\super\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 th}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869  Cir. 1982).}{\insrsid16585771 
\par 
\par }{\b\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 [25]}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 \tab In deciding the appropriateness of a sanction, }{\i\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 Sarcinelli}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869  set out the following fa
ctors: 1) reasons why the disclosure was not made; 2) the extent of the prejudice, if any, to the opposing party; 3) the feasibility of rectifying that prejudice by a continuance, and 4) any other relevant circumstances.}{\insrsid5779869  }{
\i\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 Id.}{\insrsid16585771 
\par 
\par }{\b\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 [26]}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 \tab The sanction of dismissal is a disfavored remedy.}{\i\insrsid5779869  }{\i\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 People v. Marada}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
, Crim. No. CR94-00070A, 1995 WL 604365 (D.Guam App. Div. Sept. 18, 1995)(citing }{\i\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 United States v. Rogers}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 , 751 F.2d 1074, 1076-77 (9}{\super\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 th}{
\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869  Cir. 1985)).}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
Indictments are rarely dismissed for alleged government misconduct which occurs outside the indictment process because such misconduct must be }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt
\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 grossly shocking and so outrageous as to violate the universal sense of justice.}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{
\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869  }{\i\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 Id. }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 (citations omitted).}{
\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid16585771 
\par 
\par }{\b\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 [27]}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 \tab It appears the sanction of dismissal was inappropriate and unjust under the circumstances.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 The goal of the court was to ge
t prompt and full compliance with the discovery order.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 In the court}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{
\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 s words }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
. . . I keep trying to figure out how to get you guys to understand, when they ask for discovery, provide it . . . [Y]ou guys have got to provide it to them, and I don}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 t know how to be able to get this to you guys.}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{
\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 Transcript at 61-62 (Motion to Dismiss, July 11, 1996).}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 Assuming the materials were discoverable, dismissal would not accomplish the goal of compliance.
}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 Instead, dismissal prevented the case from going forward on its merits.}{\insrsid16585771 
\par 
\par }{\b\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 [28]}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 \tab Less harsh sanctions could have been imposed.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 This includes holding t
he attorney in contempt and punishment by personal fines.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 At one time this particular sanction was suggested by the court.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
Other alternatives include holding the Chief Prosecutor or Attorney General in contempt and levying fines, initiating disciplinary action by reference to the bar, or chastising counsel in a public opinion.}{\insrsid16585771 
\par 
\par }{\b\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 [29]}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 \tab As discussed earlier, the trial court made no inquiry into the specific items of discovery.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
Thus, most of the factors set forth in }{\i\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 Sarcinelli}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869  cannot be analyzed.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
Neither the reason for non-disclosure nor the extent of the defendant}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 s prejudice, if any, are known.}{
\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 While continuance of the trial was not feasible as the defendant had asserted his right to a speedy trial,}{\cs15\super\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain 
\ql \fi720\li0\ri0\sa240\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs15\super\insrsid9455742 \chftn }{\fs20\insrsid9455742 An
other issue arises as to the application of the speedy trial clock.  Specifically, whether the shorter, 45 day time period applies when the defendant is held pursuant to federal order versus an order of the local courts.  We do not address this issue and 
consequently, this opinion should not be read to affirm a reading of the statute in this matter.}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869  we note the trial was not scheduled to begin for another eight days.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
Thus, time was still available to remedy the actual prejudice, if any, suffered by the defendant.}{\insrsid16585771 
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5779869 {\b\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 III.}{\insrsid16585771 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16585771 {\insrsid16585771 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5779869 {\b\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 [30]}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 \tab Although we find dismissal with prejudice unsupportable, we feel compelled to sanction People}{
\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 s counsel by commenting on his actions.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
The prosecutor handling this matter chose to be unresponsive at first and later, evasive as to the discoverable nature of the requested information.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
This conduct occurred although he was well aware that numerous items of discovery were being sought by the defendant and the speedy trial clock was running.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid16585771 
\par 
\par }{\b\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 [31]}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 \tab We believe People}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
s counsel misled both the defense counsel and the trial court.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 In the response mandated by court order, the People agreed that most of the items requested would be disclosed.}{\insrsid5779869  }{
\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 This was further confirmed at a court hearing when additional reports were turned over and assurances made that further discovery was forthcoming.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
Only later, without notification or warning, did the People take the position that they were in compliance with the discovery statutes and that most of the information would not be disclosed.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
This happened after both the defense and the court relied upon the People}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
s assertion that no issues surrounding discovery existed.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 Disclosure of the information suddenly became an untimely issue. }{\insrsid16585771 
\par 
\par }{\b\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 [32]}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 \tab As we discussed above, our statutes were developed with the goal of expediting cases through elimination of judicial supervision.}{\insrsid5779869  }{
\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 The discovery statutes require a prosecutor}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
s diligent review of the discovery and both timely responses and complete admissions as to whether information will or will not voluntarily be disclosed.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
This is especially true when discovery requests are made that specifically identify the items sought.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid16585771 
\par 
\par }{\b\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 [33]}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 \tab While the prosecutor may very well be correct in his legal position, he neither timely nor clearly communicated this view of the undisclosed information.}{\insrsid5779869  }{
\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 This failure to properly communicate is contrary to the goals of Guam}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
s statutes.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 It appeared that the prosecutor had reviewed the materials and agreed to make them available to the defendant.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
This initial response was not timely and only made due to court order.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 The prosecutor was not cand
id when he first indicated most items would be disclosed and then later, conditioned disclosure upon a showing of relevance.}{\insrsid16585771 
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\par }{\b\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 [34]}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 \tab We are especially troubled because notice of the new condition was never given to the defense.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
Only later in open court did the prosecutor reveal his position regarding nondisclosure.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 This type of }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 hide the ball}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
 gamesmanship is contrary to the statute}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f169\fs24}}}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 
s goals and is neither warranted nor welcomed in this jurisdiction.}{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid16585771 
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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5779869 {\b\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 CONCLUSION}{\b\insrsid16585771 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16585771 {\insrsid16585771\charrsid16585771 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5779869 {\b\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 [35]}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 \tab Based on the foregoing, the court hereby }{\b\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 REVERSES}{
\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869  the decision and }{\b\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 REMANDS}{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869  the matter back to the trial court.}{\insrsid16585771 
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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16585771 {\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 PETER C. SIGUENZA\tab \tab \tab \tab }{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 JANET HEALY WEEKS}{\insrsid16585771 
\par }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 Chief Justice\tab \tab \tab \tab }{\insrsid5779869  }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 Associate Justice}{\insrsid16585771 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16585771 {\insrsid16585771 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5779869 {\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 JOAQUIN C. ARRIOLA, SR.}{\insrsid16585771 
\par }{\insrsid9455742\charrsid5779869 Associate Justice}{\insrsid16585771 
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