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\par }{\b\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 PEOPLE OF GUAM,}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
\par Plaintiff-Appellee,
\par 
\par }{\b\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 vs.}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
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\par }{\b\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 BASSELL S. HALL}{\b\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 ,
\par }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Defendant-Appellant.}{\insrsid866161 
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\par }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Supreme Court Case No.: CRA02-003 
\par Superior Court Case No.: CF0165-96}{\insrsid866161 
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\par }{\b\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 OPINION}{\insrsid866161 
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\par }{\b\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Filed: July 5, 2004}{\insrsid866161 
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\par }{\b\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Cite as:}{\b\insrsid866161  }{\b\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 2004 Guam 12}{\insrsid866161 
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\par }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Appeal from the Superior Court of Guam
\par Argued and submitted on June 27, 2003
\par Hag\'e5t\'f1a, Guam
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\par }{\ul\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Appearing for the Plaintiff-Appellee}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 :
\par B. Ann Keith
\par Assistant Attorney General
\par Office of the Attorney General
\par General Crimes Div.
\par Ste. 2-200E, Guam Judicial Ctr.
\par 120 W O}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Brien Dr.
\par Hag\'e5t\'f1a, Guam 96910\cell 
\par }{\ul\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Appearing for the Defendant-Appellant}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 :
\par Ladd A. Baumann, Esq.
\par L.A. BAUMANN & ASSOCIATES
\par Ste. 903, 238 Archbishop Flores St.
\par Hag\'e5t\'f1a, Guam 96910
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\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid866161 {\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 BEFORE: F. PHILIP CARBULLIDO, Chief Justice; RICHARD H. BENSON, Justice }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Pro Tempore}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 ;}
{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 PETER C. SIGUENZA, JR., }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Justice Pro Tempore}{\cs15\super\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain 
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Retired Chief Justice Benjamin J.F. Cruz was appointed to this appeal as Justice }{\i\fs20\insrsid1446971 Pro Tempore}{\fs20\insrsid1446971 
. After the oral argument, Justice Cruz became disqualified from participating in this proceeding and Retired Chief Justice Peter C. Siguenza, Jr. was appointed Justice }{\i\fs20\insrsid1446971 Pro Tempore}{\fs20\insrsid1446971  to replace him.}{
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\par }{\b\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 CARBULLIDO, CJ.:}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
\par }{\b\insrsid866161 
\par }{\b\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 [1]\tab }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Defendant-Appellant Bassell S. Hall appeals from the trial court}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt
\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 s judgment of conviction on two charges of Aggravated Murder (As a First Degree Felony), one charge of First Degree Robbery (As a First Degree Felony), and three Special Allegations
 of Possession and Use of a Deadly Weapon in the Commission of a Felony.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
Specifically, Hall argues that (1) the trial court lost jurisdiction by reason of a four and one-half year delay in entering judgment after the return of the jury verdict; (2) the tr
ial court violated his statutory and constitutional rights to a speedy sentencing and a speedy appeal; (3) the trial court improperly admitted the prior consistent statement of a witness; and finally (4) he received ineffective assistance of counsel.}{
\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 We hold that: (1) the trial court properly pronounced judgment in accordance with the requirements of Title 8 GCA }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
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s statutory and constitutional rights to a speedy sentencing and speedy appeal were not violated; (4) the trial court erred in admitting the prior consistent statement of a witness, but such error is not reversible error.}{\insrsid866161  }{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Finally, we decline to reach a resolution on the issue of ineffective assistance of counsel, which we find to be more appropriate in a petition for writ of habeas corpus.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 

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\par }{\b\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 [2]}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 \tab On April 18, 1996, Defendant-Appellant Bassell S. Hall (}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
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) was indicted by the grand jury on charges stemming from the death of Victor Lobdell.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 He was charged with: (1) Aggravated Murder (As a 1st Degree Felony);}{\insrsid866161  }{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 special allegation of Possession and Use of a Deadly Weapon in the Commission of a Felony; (2)}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
Aggravated Murder (As a 1st Degree Felony); special allegation of Possession and Use of a Deadly Weapon in the Commission of a Felony; and (3) First Degree Robbery 
(As a 1st Degree Felony); special allegation of Possession and Use of a Deadly Weapon in the Commission of a Felony. Appellant}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 s Excerpts of Record, tab B (Indictment).}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
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\par }{\b\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 [3]}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  \tab On April 24, 1996, Attorney John F. Tarantino (}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Tarantino}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 ) was appointed as counsel for Hall.}{\insrsid866161  }{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Record on Appeal, tab 28 (Notice of Court Appointment of Counsel).
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\par }{\b\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 [4]}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 \tab On January 30, 1998, the jury trial commenced and on February 13, 1998, the jury returned a verdict of guilty on all charges against Hall.}{\insrsid866161  }{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Record on Appeal, tab 200 (Verdict Forms).
\par }{\b\insrsid866161 
\par }{\b\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 [5]}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 \tab On April 9, 1998, a presentence investigation report was submitted to the trial court.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
Record on Appeal, Docket Sheet, p. 24, seq. 221.
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\par }{\b\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 [6]}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 \tab On May 4, 1998, Hall, along with Tarantino, appeared in the trial court for sentencing.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
Hall was sentenced to life without parole plus 75 years.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 No written Judgment was entered at this time. Record on Appeal, tab 227 (Clerk}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f 
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\par }{\b\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 [7]}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 \tab On March 22, 1999, Tarantino was appointed Acting Attorney General of Guam.}{\insrsid866161  }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 People v. Hall}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
, Supreme Ct. Case No. CRA02-003, Order (filed June 10, 2003).}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
\par }{\b\insrsid866161 
\par }{\b\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 [8]}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 \tab On July 31, 2002, the People submitted a judgment in the trial court, which was signed and filed on August 5, 2002.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Appellant}{
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\par }{\b\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 [9]}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 \tab On August 15, 2002, the Judgment was entered in the docket.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Record on Appeal, Docket Sheet, p. 24, seq. 251.}{\insrsid866161  }{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Hall}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 s appeal followed.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
Record on Appeal, tab 248 (Notice of Appeal).
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\par }{\b\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 [10]}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 \tab This court has jurisdiction to hear this appeal from a final judgment pursuant to Title 7 G.C.A. }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f 
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\par }{\b\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 [11]}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 \tab Hall raises several issues on appeal.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
Hall argues that the delay in the entry of judgment violated the requirements of Title 8 GCA }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
 120.14, resulted in the trial court}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 s loss of jurisdiction, an
d infringed upon his statutory and constitutional rights to a speedy sentencing and a speedy appeal.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
With respect to claimed errors during trial, Hall contends that the trial court improperly admitted the prior consistent statement of witness Justin Atoigue.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
Finally, Hall claims that he received ineffective assistance of counsel.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 We examine each claim of error in turn.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
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\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Title 8 GCA }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid866161  120.14}{
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\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 That section, entitled }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Judgment of Guilty: Time for Sentencing,}{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  provides:
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(a) After a . . . verdict of guilty against the defendant, the court shall . . . appoint a time for pronouncing judgment, which must be 21 days after the . . . verdict.
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\par }\pard \qj \li720\ri720\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid866161 {\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 (b) Notwithstanding Subsection (a), the court may extend the period provided in Subsection (a); 
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\par }\pard \qj \li1440\ri1440\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin1440\lin1440\itap0\pararsid866161 {\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 (2) For such period as is necessary to permit preparation of the presentence report . . . . 
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\par Title 8 GCA }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  120.14 (1994) (emphasis added).
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\par }{\b\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 [13]}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 \tab The language of section 120.14 expressly requires that the trial court timely }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
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 judgment, but does not address the formal entry of such judgment.}{\insrsid866161  }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 See}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  8 GCA }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
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{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 to announce formally.}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}
}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  }{\scaps\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Black}{\scaps\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\scaps\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
s Law Dictionary}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  (8th ed. 2004).}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Further, the term }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 sentence}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  is defined as }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 [t]he judgment that a court formally pronounces after finding a criminal defendant guilty; the punishment imposed on a criminal wrongdoer.
}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid866161  }{\scaps\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Black}{\scaps\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\scaps\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 s Law Dictionary}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  (8th ed. 2004).}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
Hall argues that the formal entry of judgment is required to satisfy section 120.14.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 However, a similar argument was considered and rejected by the appellate court in }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
McInoway v. State}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
, 294 N.E. 2d 803 (Ind. 1973), where the defendant argued that although he was sentenced shortly after the return of the verdict, excessive delay in the entry of judgment violated a statute which required the timely pronouncement of judgment.}{
\insrsid866161  }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Id.}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  at 806.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 The court held, in construing a statute with terms similar to section 120.14, }{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
the terms [judgment and sentence] are synonymous within this context and [thus] the decree sentencing the defendant is a }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 judgment}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  within the meaning of}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  the statute.}{\insrsid866161  }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Id.}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  
\par }{\b\insrsid866161 
\par }{\b\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 [14]}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 \tab In this case, the jury returned a verdict of guilty on February 13, 1998.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
Almost two months later, on April 9, 1998, a presentence investigation report was submitted to the trial court.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
On May 4, 1998, Hall appeared before the trial court for sentencing, wherein the court imposed a sentence of life without parole plus 75 years.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
Although the formal entry of judgment did not occur until August 6, 2002, applying the above authorities, we find that the court pronounced judgment and sentence, within the meaning of section 120.14, on May 4, 1998, approxima
tely three months after the return of the jury verdict and one month after receipt of the presentence report. 
\par }{\b\insrsid866161 
\par }{\b\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 [15]}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 \tab While it is clear that the three month period exceeds the}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
twenty-one day rule prescribed by section 120.14(a), the same statutory provision grants the trial court the discretion to postpone the imposition of sentence pending the preparation of a presentence report.}{\insrsid866161  }{
\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 See}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  8 GCA }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  120.14(a) and (b).}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Therefore, we hold that the trial court pronounced judgment in accordance with the requirements of Title 8 GCA }{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  120.14.}{\insrsid1446971 
\par }{\insrsid866161\charrsid866161 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 B.\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\qj \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\jclisttab\tx1440\faauto\ls1\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid866161 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Loss of Jurisdiction
\par }\pard\plain \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid866161 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\insrsid866161 
\par }{\b\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 [16]}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 \tab The next issue we address is whether the trial court lost jurisdiction prior to its entry of judgment on August 15, 2002.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
Specifically, Hall asserts that the four and one-half year delay between the return of the jury verdict and the entry of judgment resulted in the trial court}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 s loss of jurisdiction.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 We disagree.
\par }{\b\insrsid866161 
\par }{\b\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 [17]}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 \tab First, jurisdictions which have discussed the loss of jurisdiction principle focus on the trial court}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 s delay in the imposition and/or pronouncement of sentence.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 In those jurisdictions, }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 it is the duty of the court to }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 pronounce}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  judgment promptly . . . . If 
}{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 sentence}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  is indefinitely suspended, the court loses jurisdiction, and a judgment subsequently entered is void.}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid866161  }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 People v. Penn}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 , 135 N.E. 92, 95 (emphasis added).}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
As stated previously, the trial court properly complied with the requirements of Title 8 GCA }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  1
20.14, and thus, there was no delay in the pronouncement of judgment.
\par }{\b\insrsid866161 
\par }{\b\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 [18]}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 \tab Second, and more importantly, the }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 failure to pronounce judgment within the time specified is }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 not jurisdictional}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 .}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid866161  }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 People v. Williams}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 , 151 P.2d 244,245-46 (Cal. 1944) (emphasis added).}{\insrsid866161  }{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Title 8 GCA }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  120.14 is derived from }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
 1191 of the California Penal Code.}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid866161  }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 People v. Santos}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
, Crim. No. 67F-80, 1982 WL 30547, *1 (Dist. Ct. App. Div. 1982); 8 GCA }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  120.14 cmt.}{\insrsid866161  }{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Therefore, we find the California case law persuasive absent a compelling reason to deviate.}{\insrsid866161  }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 See}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
Fajardo v. Liberty House}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 , 2000 Guam 4, }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  17.}{\insrsid866161  }{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Accordingly, we hold that the trial court had jurisdiction to enter judgment against Hall on August 6, 2002.}{\cs15\super\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain 
\qj \fi720\li0\ri0\sa240\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\insrsid1446971 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 53 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971   }{
\fs20\insrsid1446971 We note that the court in }{\i\fs20\insrsid1446971 People v. Williams}{\fs20\insrsid1446971  recognized that although a delay in the pronouncement of judgment is a procedural matter, }{\fs20\insrsid1446971 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL
 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 10}{\fldrslt\f36\fs20}}}{\fs20\insrsid1446971 [a] judgment {\*\bkmkstart Document1zzSDUNumber9}{\*\bkmkend Document1zzSDUNumber9}
so pronounced may not be reversed on appeal unless the delay results in a miscarriage of justice, for the reason that the pronouncing of judgment is a mere matter of procedure. . . .}{\fs20\insrsid1446971 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 10}{\fldrslt\f36\fs20}}}{\fs20\insrsid1446971   }{\i\fs20\insrsid1446971 Williams}{\fs20\insrsid1446971 , 151 P.2d at 246.  We need not consider whether a miscarriage of justice has occurred in this case, as such inquiry is}{
\insrsid1446971  }{\fs20\insrsid1446971 triggered only by a delay in the pronouncement of such judgment.  }{\i\fs20\insrsid1446971 See id.}{\fs20\insrsid1446971  (stating that, where a del
ay occurs in the pronouncement of judgment, a conviction will not be reversed }{\fs20\insrsid1446971 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 10}{\fldrslt\f36\fs20}}}{\fs20\insrsid1446971 
unless the delay results in the miscarriage of justice.}{\fs20\insrsid1446971 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 10}{\fldrslt\f36\fs20}}}{\fs20\insrsid1446971 ).}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971 
\par }{\insrsid866161\charrsid866161 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 C.\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\qj \fi-720\li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\jclisttab\tx1440\faauto\ls2\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid866161 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Speedy Sentencing
\par }\pard\plain \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid866161 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\insrsid866161 
\par }{\b\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 [19]}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 \tab The next issue we address is whether, under the procedural facts of this case, Hall}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 s speedy sentencing rights were violated.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 In }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Pollard v. United States}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
, 352 U.S. 354, 361, 77 S. Ct. 481, 486 (1957), the United States Supreme Court assumed, but did not decide, that sentencing was }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 part of the trial for purposes of the Sixth Amendment.}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
As a result of }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Pollard}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 , }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
a number of state and federal appellate courts either have held or have assumed that the Speedy Trial Clause of the Sixth Amendment applies to sentencing . . . . The we
ight of this authority is highly persuasive and holds that a defendant has a right to a speedy trial and to a speedy sentencing under the Sixth Amendment . . . .}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid866161  }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Perdue v.Commonwealth}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 , 82 S.W.3d 909, 911-12 (Ky. 2002) (citation omitted). 
\par }{\b\insrsid866161 
\par }{\b\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 [20]}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 \tab We again reject Hall}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
s application of the speedy trial/sentencing factors delineated in the above cases to the four and one-half year delay in entry of judgment.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 The cases upon
 which Hall relies address excessive delay between conviction and sentencing and thus we do not extend their application to the delay in entering judgment in this case.}{\insrsid866161  }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 See}{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Burkett v. Cunningham}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 , 826 F.2d 1208, 1220 (3rd Cir. 1987) (}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 [T]he Speedy Trial clause of the Sixth Amendment applies from the time an accused is arrested or criminally charged, up through the sentencing phase of prosecution.}{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 ); }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Burkett v. Fulcomer}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
, 951 F.2d 1431, 1438 (}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
[T]he Sixth Amendment right to a speedy trial applies from arrest through sentencing.}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 ); }{
\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Trotter v. State}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 , 554 So.2d 313, 316 (Miss. 1989) (}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 [T]he imposition of sentence is part of the trial for sixth amendment purposes}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid866161 ).}{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
\par }{\b\insrsid866161 
\par }{\b\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 [21]}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 \tab Thus, consistent with the Court in }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Pollard}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 , we assume without de
ciding that the Sixth Amendment right to a speedy trial includes the right to a speedy sentence.}{\insrsid866161  }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 See Pollard}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 , 352 U.S. at 361, 77 S. Ct. at 486.}{\insrsid866161  }{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 To determine whether a speedy sentencing violation has occurred, we turn to the speedy trial balancing factors set forth in }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Barker v. Wingo}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
, 407 U.S. 514, 530, 92 S. Ct. 2182 (1972), which are: the length of the delay, the reason for the delay, the defendant}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 s assertion of his right to a speedy trial, and prejudice to the defendant.}{\insrsid866161  }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Id.}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  at 530, 92 S. Ct. at 2192.}{\insrsid866161  }{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Applying these factors to the three month period between the return of the jury verdict and sentencing, we find no violation of Hall}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 s right to a speedy sentence.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 First, the length of delay between the return of the jury verdict and imposition of Hall}{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 s sentence is three months, which we find is not unreasonably excessive.}{\insrsid866161  }{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Second, the delay was for the purpose of preparing the presentence report, a delay which is anticipated and allowed pursuant to Title 8 GCA }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  120.14, and therefore, reasonable.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Third, it is unclear from the record whether Hall asserted his right to a speedy tri
al or a speedy sentence.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Fourth, Hall has failed to show that he was prejudiced by the three month delay in his sentencing.
\par }{\b\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 [22]}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 \tab In sum, assuming for the sake of argument that the Sixth Amendment right to a speedy trial encompasses the right to a speedy sentence, upon application and weighing of the }{
\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Barker}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  factors to the circumstances of this case, we hold that Hall}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 s right to a speedy sentence was not violated. 
\par }{\b\insrsid866161 
\par }\pard \qj \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid866161 {\b\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 D. \tab Due Process}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid866161 {\b\insrsid866161 
\par }{\b\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 [23]}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 \tab The next issue we consider is whether Hall}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 s due process rights were violated through the trial court}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
s four and one-half year delay in entering judgment against him.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 The United States Supreme Court has held, }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
when a State opts to act in a field where its action has significant discretionary elements, it must nonetheless act in accord with the dictates of the Constitution, and, in particular, in accord with the Due Process Clause.}{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid866161  }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Evitts v. Lucey}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
, 469 U.S. 387, 401, 105 S. Ct. 830, 839 (1985).}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 In other words, }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 [w]hile the Constitution does not require a state to provide a system of appeals, . . . if a state chooses to do so, the appeal, too, must accord with the basic requirements of due process}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid866161  }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Perdue}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 , 82 S.W. 3d at 911 (brackets omitted)}{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 ;}{
\i\insrsid866161  }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Rheuark v. Shaw}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 , 628 F.2d 297, 302 (5th Cir. 1980).}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Consequently, courts have acknowledged that }{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 extreme delay in the processing of an appeal may amount to a violation of due process.}{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid866161  }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 United States v. Antoine}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
, 906 F.2d 1379, 1382 (9th Cir.), }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 cert. denied}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 , 498 U.S. 963, 111 S.Ct. 398 (1990); }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 see}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  }{
\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 United States v. Pratt}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 , 645 F.2d 89, 91 (1st Cir.), }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 cert. denied}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 , 454 U.S. 881, 102 S. Ct. 369 (1981); }{
\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Cody v. Henderson}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 , 936 F.2d 715, 719 (2nd Cir. 1991); }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Burkett v. Cunningham}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 , 826 F.2d at 1221-22 (3rd Cir. 1987); }{
\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Rheuark}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 , 628 F.2d at 302-03; }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 DeLancy v. Caldwell}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 , 741 F.2d 1246, 1247-48 (10th Cir. 1984) (per curiam). 
\par }{\b\insrsid866161 
\par }{\b\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 [24]}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 \tab In evaluating due process claims in the appellate context, we examine four areas of inquiry.}{\insrsid866161  }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 See United States v. Tucker}{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 , 8 F.3d 673, 676 (9th Cir. 1993).}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 They include: }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 (1) the length of the delay; (2) the reason for the delay; (3) the defendant}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 s assertion of his right to appeal; and (4) the prejudice to the defendant.}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid866161  }{
\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Id.}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  (citing }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Antoine}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 , 906 F.2d at 1382).}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
The last of these inquiries, the determination of prejudice, }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 is most important: }{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 a due process violation cannot be established absent a showing of prejudice to the appellant.}{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Tucker}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 , 8 F.3d at 676 (quoting }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Antoine}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 , 906 F.2d at 1382).}{\insrsid866161  }{
\b\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
\par }{\b\insrsid866161 
\par }{\b\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 [25]}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 \tab Hall relies on }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 People v. Olsen}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
, 462 F.Supp. 608, 613 (D. Guam App. Div. 1978), in support of his argument that prejudice need not be proven in a claim for violation of the right to a speedy appeal.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 However, the }{
\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Olsen}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  holding is contrary to the law as stated by the Ninth Circuit as well as other jurisdictions.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
We recognize that in the situation where an appellate court affirms a defendant}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
s conviction on the merits, the issue of prejudice suffered through an inordinate delay in his appeal is a difficult one.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt
\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Some courts have said, in effect, that affirmance of a conviction nullifies a due process claim on the basis of a delayed appeal.}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid866161  }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 State v. Crabtree}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 , 625 S.W.2d 670, 674 (Mo. Ct. App. 1981).}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 At the other extreme is language from opinions{\*\bkmkstart StarPage}{\*\bkmkstart citeas__Cite_as__625_S_W_2d_670___675__}
{\*\bkmkend StarPage} {\*\bkmkend citeas__Cite_as__625_S_W_2d_670___675__}suggesting that undue delay in and of itself warrants discharge of the defendant.}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid866161  }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Id.}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  (citing }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Olsen}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 , 462 F.Supp. at 613).}{\insrsid866161  }{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 The }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Crabtree}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  court rejected the }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Olsen}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  case as a measure }{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 far too drastic where, as here, no trial error appears.}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst 
SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 The court thus observed:}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri720\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin0\itap0\pararsid866161 {\insrsid866161 
\par }\pard \qj \li720\ri720\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid866161 {\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Th
e mere passage of time between the filing of a notice of appeal and the completion of the trial transcript should not void a conviction, unless it clearly appears that the delay in some way impairs a defense which would otherwise be available to the defen
dant where a new trial is ordered for trial error.
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid866161 {\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
\par }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Crabtree}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 , 625 S.W. 2d at 674 (citing }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Rheuark}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 , 628 F.2d at 303 n.8); }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 See also}{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Doescher v. Estelle}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 , 477 F.Supp. 932, 935 n.3 (N.D. Tex. 1979) (mem. opinion) (}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 This court's research has uncovered no other case in the nation [aside from }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Olsen}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
] where a delay in the processing of an appeal has entitled the prisoner to a writ of habeas corpus and immediate release from prison[,]}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 with no showing of prejudice being necessary.}{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 )}{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 , overruled on other grounds}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
, 616 F.2d 205.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid866161 {\b\insrsid866161 
\par }{\b\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 [26]}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 \tab This court may reject the analysis posited by the Appellate Division if it is }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 not supported in the law or well reasoned.}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid866161  }{
\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Borja v. Bitanga}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 , 1998 Guam 29, }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  17 (}{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
While we will not disturb precedent that is well supported in law and well reasoned, we clearly are within our authority to modify those interpretations previously addressed by federal courts.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
. . . When choosing to make such changes, we will use our own independent and reasoned analysis of the issues before us.}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 ) (internal quotation marks and citation omitted); }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 see also People v. Palomo}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 , 1998 Guam 12, }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL
 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  6}{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 (recognizing that in }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 People v. Quenga}{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 , 1997 Guam 6, this court determined that the Appellate Division opinions }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
are only persuasive and not controlling on this court}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 s interpretation of the law.}{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 ).}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Accordingly, we reject the }{
\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Olsen}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  case and hold that prejudice is required in order to succeed on a claim of a denial of a speedy appeal.}{\insrsid866161  }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 See Antoine}{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 , 906 F.2d at 1382. 
\par }{\b\insrsid866161 
\par }{\b\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 [27]}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 \tab 
Turning now to the relevant inquiries, first, in assessing the length of the delay, we look to the period between the time of sentencing and the entry of judgment, as the failure to enter judgment impeded Hall}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 s ability to file an appeal with this court.}{\insrsid866161  }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 See}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
 Guam R. App. P. 4(a).}{\cs15\super\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \ql \fi720\li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs15\super\insrsid1446971 \chftn }{
\fs20\insrsid1446971   Guam R. App. P. 4(a) states, in relevant part: 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs20\insrsid1446971 
\par }\pard \qj \li720\ri720\sa240\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin720\itap0 {\fs20\insrsid1446971 
The time within which an appeal may be taken in a criminal case shall be ten (10) days from the date of entry of judgment. . . . A judgment or order is entered within the meaning of this subdivision when it is entered in the civil or criminal docket and n
otice is given to the parties of this entry by the Clerk of the Superior Court.}}}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 In this case, the delay amounts to approximately four and one-half years, which is a significant amount of time.}{
\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Second, with respect to the reason for the delay, we find that the delay is attributable to the trial court}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 s failure to enter judgment on the docket after sentencing Hall on May 4, 1998.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
Third, with respect to whether Hall asserted his right to appeal, we find that upon the trial court}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
s entry of judgment, Hall filed his notice of appeal on August 13, 2002 and thus, timely asserted his right to appeal.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Thus, the first three inquiries weigh in favor of Hall.}{\insrsid866161  }{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
\par }{\b\insrsid866161 
\par }{\b\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 [28]}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 \tab The fourth and most important inquiry we must address is the prejudice suffered by Hall.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
Although the first three inquiries weigh in favor of Hall, the }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
evaluation of the fourth factor is more difficult. . . . [A] due process violation }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 cannot}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  be established absent a showing of prejudice.}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst 
SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid866161  }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Antoine}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 , 906 F.2d at 1382 (emphasis added).}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
\par }{\b\insrsid866161 
\par }{\b\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 [29]}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 \tab To determine the existence of prejudice, we look for }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 three categories of potential prejudice stemming from a delayed appeal:}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 (1) oppressive incarceration pending appeal, (2) anxiety
 and concern of the convicted party awaiting the outcome of appeal, and (3) impairment of the convicted person}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 s grounds for appeal or of the viability of his defense in case of retrial.}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid866161  }{
\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Id.}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  (citing }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Rheuark}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 , 628 F.2d at 303 n.8).
\par }{\b\insrsid866161 
\par }{\b\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 [30]}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 \tab Considering the first category of potential prejudice,}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 [w]hether . . . incarceration is unjustified and thus oppressive depends upon the outcome of his appeal on the merits.}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt
\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Id.}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 ; }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 see also}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Tucker}{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 , 8 F.3d at 676 (}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 [I]ncarceration was not oppressive because [defendant}{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 s] appeal is meritless.}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 ).}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 As will be discussed }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 infra}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
, upon review of the merits of Hall}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 s appeal, we find no reversible error, and thus, Hall}{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 s incarceration is not oppressive as such term is defined by the Ninth Circuit.}{\insrsid866161  }{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Furthermore, we disagree with Hall that he suffered prejudice in the form of oppressive incarceration as a result of being held in close confinement.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
Even assuming for the sake of argument that Hall was improperly held in close confinement, it is well established that prisoners do not have a due process liberty interest in their classification while incarcerated.}{\insrsid866161  }{
\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 See Moody v. Daggett,}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  429 U.S. 78, 88 n.9, 97 S.Ct. 274, 279 n.9 (1976);}{\insrsid866161  }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Wilson v. Budney,}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
 976 F.2d 957, 958 (5th Cir.1992);}{\insrsid866161  }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Solomon v. Benson,}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  563 F.2d 339, 339-40 (7th Cir. 1977).}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
This is because prisoner classification implicates }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
no legitimate statutory or constitutional entitlement sufficient to invoke due {\*\bkmkstart Document0zzSDUNumber10}{\*\bkmkend Document0zzSDUNumber10}process.}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Moody}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 , 429 U.S. at 88 n.9, 97 S. Ct. at 279 n.9.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
Accordingly, we find no due process violation with regard to Hall}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
s classification; therefore, his incarceration cannot be viewed as oppressive.
\par }{\b\insrsid866161 
\par }{\b\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 [31]}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 \tab With respect to the anxiety and concern of the convicted party awaiting the outcome of appe
al, Hall claims that he has experienced psychological distress because of the delay in the appellate process.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 He has not alleged, however, any particular anxiety suffered here that would distinguish his case from that of any other prisoner awaiting outcome of an appeal.}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL
 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Antoine}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 , 906 F.2d at 1383.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Therefore, as in 
}{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Antoine}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 , }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
we do not conclude that this factor is particularly compelling.}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid866161  }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Id.}{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
\par }{\b\insrsid866161 
\par }{\b\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 [32]}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 \tab Finally, addressing the third category of potential prejudice, namely, the impairment of the convicted person}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 s grounds for appeal or of the viability of his defense in case of retrial, courts have held that }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 where an appeal lacks merit, }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 the third concern is not implicated because the delay has not impaired [the defendant}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 s] grounds for appeal or impaired his defense in the event of retrial. . . . Had [the defendant] received a timely decision of his appeal, he still would not have succeeded.}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid866161  }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Tucker}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 , 8 F.3d at 676.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
Here again, the merits of the appeal determine whether the delay impaired Hall}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
s grounds for appeal or the viability of his defense if his case were to be retried.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 As
 will be discussed, we find that the trial court committed no reversible error, and therefore, we hold that the delay did not impair Hall}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}
{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 s grounds for appeal, nor did it impair the viability of his defense if the case were to be retried.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
\par }{\b\insrsid866161 
\par }{\b\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 [33]}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 \tab Thus, because Hall has suffered no prejudice, his claim of a due process violation cannot stand.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 We hold that Hall}{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 s due process right to a speedy appeal was not violated.}{\insrsid866161  }{
\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 See Tucker}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 , 8 F.3d at 676;}{\insrsid866161  }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Antoine}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 , 906 F.2d at 1382.
\par }\pard\plain \s16\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx-1440\faauto\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid866161 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\insrsid866161 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 E.\tab}}\pard \s16\qj \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar\tx-1440\jclisttab\tx1440\faauto\ls3\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid866161 {\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
Admission}{\insrsid866161  of Prior Consistent Statement}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
\par }\pard\plain \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid866161 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\insrsid866161 
\par }{\b\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 [34]}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 \tab We now consider whether the trial court erred in admitting the prior consistent statement of witness Justin Atoigue (}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL
 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Atoigue}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 ).}{
\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Evidentiary rulings are reviewed for an abuse of discretion and will not be reversed absent prejudice affecting the verdict.}{\i\insrsid866161  }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 See People v. Fisher}{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 , 2001 Guam 2, }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  7.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
In the context of an evidentiary ruling, abuse of discretion exists when the reviewing court is firmly convinced that a mistake has been made regarding admission of evidence.}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid866161  }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 People v. Santos}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 , 2003 Guam 1, }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  29 n.6.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 While Hall did not specifically reference the portion of the transcript where the }{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 prior consistent statement}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  was admitted into evidence, the following emphasized portion of the transcript, occurring during the People}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL
 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 s direct examination of Atoigue, is likely the subject of his contention:
\par 
\par }\pard \qj \fi720\li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid866161 {\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 MR. RAPADAS:\tab You did speak to the officers afterwards, though?
\par }\pard \qj \li720\ri720\widctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid866161 {\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 ATOIGUE:\tab \tab Yes.
\par }\pard \qj \fi-2160\li2880\ri720\widctlpar\tx-1440\faauto\rin720\lin2880\itap0\pararsid866161 {\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 MR. RAPADAS: \tab When you spoke to them, you provided some written statements? Well, actually, you spoke to them...
\par MR. TARANTINO:\tab Objection, Your Honor.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 I would question the relevance at this point.
\par THE COURT:\tab \tab Mr. Rapadas?
\par MR. RAPADAS:\tab Your Honor, this goes to his credibility.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 He}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 s made several statements.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Well, let me ... He}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 s made several statements regarding this case, like, two or...you know, one...several statements.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 And he needs to explain the circumstances surrounding...
\par THE COURT:\tab \tab I}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 ll overrule the objection.
\par MR. RAPADAS:\tab Now, you initially spoke to police officers. Is that correct?
\par ATOIGUE:\tab \tab Yes.
\par MR. RAPADAS:\tab Okay.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 And what did you tell them the first time?
\par ATOIGUE:\tab \tab That I had nothin}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  to do with it.
\par }\pard \qj \li720\ri720\widctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid866161 {\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 MR. RAPADAS:\tab That you had nothing to do with what?
\par }\pard \qj \fi-2160\li2880\ri720\widctlpar\tx-1440\faauto\rin720\lin2880\itap0\pararsid866161 {\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 ATOIGUE:\tab \tab The homicide, or murder, that was committed.
\par MR. RAPADAS:\tab Okay.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 And when you told them you had nothing to do with it, did you write out a written statement to that effect?}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
\par }\pard \qj \li720\ri720\widctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid866161 {\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 ATOIGUE:\tab \tab Yes.
\par }\pard \qj \fi-2160\li2880\ri720\widctlpar\tx-1440\faauto\rin720\lin2880\itap0\pararsid866161 {\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 MR. RAPADAS:\tab Okay.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Why did you deny it initially?
\par ATOIGUE:\tab \tab I was }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 66 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  I was scared.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 And...
\par MR. RAPADAS:\tab Did you have any other }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 66 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  any conversations with Bassell about what to say?
\par ATOIGUE:\tab \tab Yes.
\par }\pard \qj \li720\ri720\widctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid866161 {\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 MR. RAPADAS:\tab And what was that conversation?
\par }\pard \qj \fi-2160\li2880\ri720\widctlpar\tx-1440\faauto\rin720\lin2880\itap0\pararsid866161 {\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 ATOIGUE:\tab \tab 
He told me I need to just say that we were kicking on the football field and that we were drinking; and we heard two gunshots; and we saw a brown Sentra leaving the scene.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
\par }\pard \qj \li720\ri720\widctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid866161 {\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 MR. RAPADAS:\tab And that you weren}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt
\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 t involved?
\par ATOIGUE:\tab \tab Yes.
\par MR. RAPADAS:\tab When did he tell you this?
\par }\pard \qj \fi-2160\li2880\ri720\widctlpar\tx-1440\faauto\rin720\lin2880\itap0\pararsid866161 {\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 ATOIGUE:\tab \tab When we were at Bassell}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 s house after - -}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 after Vic was shot.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 MR. RAPADAS:\tab }{
\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Okay.}{\i\insrsid866161  }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 At some point in time,}{\i\insrsid866161  }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 you did speak to the officers again?}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
\par }\pard \qj \li720\ri720\widctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid866161 {\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 ATOIGUE:\tab \tab }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Yes.}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
\par MR. RAPADAS:\tab }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 And you told them of your involvement.}{\i\insrsid866161  }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Correct?}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
\par ATOIGUE:\tab \tab }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Yes.}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
\par }\pard \qj \fi-2160\li2880\ri720\widctlpar\tx-1440\faauto\rin720\lin2880\itap0\pararsid866161 {\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 MR. RAPADAS:\tab }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Okay.}{\i\insrsid866161  }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
And what you told them is essentially what you told the Jurors today.}{\i\insrsid866161  }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Right?}{\i\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
\par }\pard \qj \li720\ri720\widctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid866161 {\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 ATOIGUE:\tab \tab }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Yes.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid866161 {\insrsid866161 
\par }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Transcript, vol. II of IX, pp. 62-64. (Jury Trial, Feb. 2, 1998) (emphasis added).}{\insrsid1446971 
\par }{\insrsid866161\charrsid866161 
\par }{\b\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 [35]}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 \tab Hearsay is defined by the Guam Rules of Evidence, Rule 801(c), as: }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt
\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 [A] statement, other than one made by the declarant while testifying at the trial or hearing, offered in evidence to prove the truth of the matter asserted.}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst 
SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Title 6 GCA }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  801(c).}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 With respect to statements that are not hearsay, Rule 801(d) reads, in relevant part:}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri720\widctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin0\itap0\pararsid866161 {\insrsid866161 
\par }\pard \qj \li720\ri720\widctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid866161 {\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 A statement is not hearsay if--(1) Prior statement by witness. The declarant testifies at the trial or {\*\bkmkstart SDU_2}{\*\bkmkend SDU_2}
hearing and is subject to cross-examination concerning the statement, and the statement is . . . (B) consistent with his testimony and is offered to rebut an express or implied charge against him of recent fabrication or improper influence or motive.

\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid866161 {\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
\par Title 6 GCA }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  801(d) (1994).}{\insrsid1446971 
\par }{\b\insrsid866161\charrsid866161 
\par }{\b\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 [36]}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 \tab For a statement to be admitted as a prior consistent statement under GRE Rule 801(d)(1)(B), the following requirements must be met:}{\insrsid866161  }{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 (1) the declarant must testify at trial an
d be subject to cross-examination; (2) there must be an express or implied charge of recent fabrication or improper influence or motive of the declarant's testimony; (3) the proponent must offer a consistent statement that is consistent with the declarant
's challenged in-court testimony; and, (4) the prior consistent statement must be made prior to the time that the supposed motive to falsify arose.}{\insrsid866161  }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 See United States v. Beltran}{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 , 165 F.3d 1266, 1269-70 (9th Cir. 1999) (articulating requirements under the identical federal rule).}{\insrsid1446971 
\par }{\insrsid866161\charrsid866161 
\par }{\b\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 [37]}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 \tab Atoigue}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
s prior consistent statement clearly does not fall within the nonhearsay definition of a prior consistent statement because it fails (2) above.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 A review of the record reveals that there was no }{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 express or implied charge of recent fabrication or improper influence or motive of the declarant}{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 s testimony,}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  to be rebutted.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 6 GCA }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  801(d)(1)(B).}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 The testimony was elicited on direct examination by the People in their case-in-chief.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
Prior to this testimony, there was no express or implied charge against Atoigue of recent fabrication or improper influence or motive.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
Therefore, we hold that the trial court abused its discretion by improperly admitting the prior consistent statement of Atoigue.}{\insrsid866161  }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 See United States v. Lowe}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
, 65 F.3d 1137, 1144 (4th Cir. 1995) (}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
[C]orroborative testimony consisting of prior, consistent statements is ordinarily inadmissible unless the testimony sought to be bolstered has first been impeached.}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 );}{\insrsid866161  }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 United States v. Navarro-Varelas}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 , 541 F.2d 1331, 1334 (9th Cir. 1976) (}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 When the witness has merely testified on d
irect examination, without any impeachment, proof of consistent statements is unnecessary and valueless . . . . [s]uch evidence would ordinarily be cumbersome to the trial and is ordinarily rejected.}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst 
SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 ).}{\b\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 [38]}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 \tab Despite the trial court}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst 
SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 s error in admitting Atoigue}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 s prior consistent statement, this court observed in }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 People v. Palisoc}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 , 2002 Guam 9, }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  31:
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri720\widctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin0\itap0\pararsid866161 {\insrsid866161 
\par }\pard \qj \li720\ri720\widctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid866161 {\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 [N]on-constitutional errors by the trial court only require reversal }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 if it is more probable than not that the erroneous admission of the evidence materially affected the jurors' verdict.}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst 
SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 If }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 other, {\*\bkmkstart SDU_39}{\*\bkmkend SDU_39}properly admitted evidence of the defendant's guilt is overwhelming,}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt
\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  then it is more likely than not the erroneous admission did not materially affect the jurors' verdict.}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt
\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri720\widctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin0\itap0\pararsid866161 {\insrsid866161\charrsid866161 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid866161 {\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Id.}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  (citation omitted).}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
\par }{\b\insrsid866161 
\par }{\b\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 [39]}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 \tab Upon a thorough review of the record, we find that other, properly admitted evidence of Hall}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 s guilt is overwhelming and that it is more likely than not that the erroneous admission of the witness}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  prior consistent statement did not materially affect the jurors}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt
\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  verdict.}{\insrsid866161  }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 See id.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Specifically, the following evidence provides overwhelming support for Hall}{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 s guilt: 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri720\widctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin0\itap0\pararsid866161 {\insrsid866161 
\par }\pard \qj \li720\ri720\widctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid866161 {\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 (1) \tab Justin Atoigue testified that Hall told Eddie Seman (}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Seman}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
) that in order to be initiated into the gang, he would have to rob and kill someone.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 While with Lobdell (the victim), Hall retrieved his shotgun from his truck and told Ato
igue to shoot Lobdell, but Atoigue refused.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 He then told Seman, who had Hall}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 s handgun pointed at Lobdell, to shoot Lobdell, but Seman also refused.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Hall then shot Lobdell twice with the shotgun.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
Transcript, vol. II of IX, pp. 43, 51, 53;}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid866161 {\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
\par }\pard \qj \li720\ri720\widctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid866161 {\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 (2)}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 \tab Eddie Seman testified as follows:}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
Hall told Seman and Atoigue that they would rob and kill someone for Seman}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 s gang initiation.}{
\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 While Lobdell lay face down on the ground, Seman had a handgun pointed at him.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Hall walked toward them with a shotgun and told Seman to shoot Lobdell.}{
\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Lobdell stood silent.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Hall shot Lobdell twice in the head with the shotgun. Transcript, vol. IV of IX, pp. 19-20;
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid866161 {\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
\par }\pard \qj \li720\ri720\widctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid866161 {\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 (3) \tab Officer Joseph R. Meno, w
ho interviewed Hall and took his written statement, testified that he informed Hall that a shotgun was found in his truck.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 He also testified that he informed Hall that a firearm was located at Hall}{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 s residence.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
Officer Meno testified that the firearm was taken to the crime lab and was found to match the murder weapon.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Transcript, vol. V of IX, pp. 23-24;
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid866161 {\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
\par }\pard \qj \li720\ri720\widctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid866161 {\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 (4) \tab Regina Hemmerling, a friend of Hall}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 s, testified that she was with Hall when a guy named Johnny dropped off a black shotgun, measuring about two feet long.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
Transcript, vol. VI of IX, pp. 7-8;
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid866161 {\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
\par }\pard \qj \li720\ri720\widctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid866161 {\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 (5)}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 \tab Officer John S.
 Tyquiengco, Firearms Identification Examiner with the Guam Police Department Crime Laboratory, testified that lab tests conducted on the shells found in the bed of Lobdell}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 s vehicle, and on the ground next to the vehicle, were fired from the same shotgun retrieved from Hall}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 s residence.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
Officer Tyquiengco further testified that the shells found at the scene were of the same type as the shells found with the shotgun retrieved from Hall}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 s residence.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Transcript, vol. VI of IX, pp. 32-35; and}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid866161 {\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
\par }\pard \qj \li720\ri720\widctlpar\faauto\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid866161 {\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 (6)}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 \tab Dr. Aurelio Espinola, Chief Medical Examiner, testified that Lobdell}{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 s cause of death was a shotgun wound to the head. Transcript, vol. VI of IX, pp. 67-68.}{\insrsid866161  }{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid866161 {\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
\par }{\b\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 [40]}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 \tab In light of our finding that the properly admitted evidence of Hall}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt
\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 s guilt is overwhelming and that it is more likely than not that 
the erroneous admission did not materially affect the jurors' verdict, we hold that the trial court did not commit reversible error in admitting Atoigue}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 s prior consistent statement.}{\insrsid1446971 
\par }{\insrsid866161\charrsid866161 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 F.\tab}}\pard\plain \s16\qj \fi-720\li1440\ri0\widctlpar\tx-1440\jclisttab\tx1440\faauto\ls4\outlinelevel0\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid866161 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
\par }\pard\plain \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid866161 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\insrsid866161 
\par }{\b\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 [41]}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 \tab The final issue we address is Hall}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 s claim for ineffective assistance of counsel.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Specifically, Hall argues that a conflict of interest arose when trial counsel continued to be counsel of record f
or Hall, while serving as the Attorney General of Guam.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Hall also contends that trial counsel violated}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
several ethical rules found in Title 7 GCA, Appendix F.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
\par }{\b\insrsid866161 
\par }{\b\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 [42]}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 \tab }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Although an ineffective as
sistance of counsel claim may be heard on direct appeal,}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  we have previously held that }{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 it is more properly brought as a writ of habeas corpus.}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst 
SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid866161  }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 People v. Ueki}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 , 1999 Guam 4, }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  5 (footnote omitted). This is especially true in this case, where such claims often require }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 an evidentiary inquiry beyond the official record.}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Id.}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 ; }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 see also People v. Haynes}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
, 164 Cal.Rptr. 552, 555 (Cal. Ct. App. 1980) (stating that because }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
[t]he record before us is silent on counsel}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
s reasons for the conduct complained of [thus the] . . . situation serves as an example of the benefits that could have been derived by use of the petition for habeas corpus . . . .}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 ); }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Rylander v. State}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 , 101 S.W.3d 107, 110 (Tex. Crim. App. 2003) (stating that }{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 the record on direct appeal will generally }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL
 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 not be sufficient to show that counsel}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 s representation was so deficient . . . as }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
[t]he reasonableness of counsel's choices often involves facts that do not appear in the appellate record}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
 . . . [and t]hus an application for a writ of }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 habeas corpus}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  is the more appropriate vehicle}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 ) (citation omitted); }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 People v. Pope}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 , 590 P.2d 859, 867 (Cal. 1979) (}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst 
SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
Where the record does not illuminate the basis for the challenged acts or omissions, a claim of ineffective assistance is more appropriately made in a petition for habeas corpus [whe
re] . . . there is an opportunity in an evidentiary hearing to have trial counsel fully describe his or her reasons for acting or failing to act in the manner complained of.}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 ), }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 overruled on other grounds by}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 People v. Berryman}{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 , 864 P.2d 40, 60 n.10 (Cal. 1993), }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 overruled on other grounds by}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 People v. Hill}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
, 952 P.2d 673, 684 n.1 (Cal. 1998).}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
\par }{\b\insrsid866161 
\par }{\b\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 [43]}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 \tab Because the alleged action or inaction complained of by Hall calls for an examination of facts which are beyond the tri
al court record, we find that such claim is more appropriate in a petition for a writ of habeas corpus before the Superior Court of Guam.}{\insrsid866161  }{\i\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 See People v. Ueki}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
, 1999 Guam 4, }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  5; Title 8 GCA, Chapter 135.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Accordin
gly, we decline to reach the issue of ineffective assistance of counsel.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tqc\tx4680\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid866161 {\b\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 IV.}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid866161 {\b\insrsid866161 
\par }{\b\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 [44]}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 \tab We hold that the trial court properly pronounced judgment in accordance with the requirements of Title 8 GCA }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161  120.14 and had jurisdiction to enter the August 6, 2002 judgment against Hall.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 Moreover, we hold that Hall}{
\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 s statutory and constitutional rights to a speedy sentencing and speedy appeal were not violated.}{
\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 While we find that the trial court erred in admitting the prior consistent statement of a witness, we hold that such error is not reversible error.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 
Finally, we decline to reach the issue of ineffective assistance of counsel, which we find to be more appropriate in a petition for writ of habeas corpus.}{\insrsid866161  }{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 The Judgment of the trial court is hereby }{
\b\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 AFFIRMED}{\insrsid1446971\charrsid866161 . }{\insrsid866161 
\par }}