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O\rquote Brien Dr. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid3031801 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801\charrsid3031801 Hag\'e5t\'f1a, Guam 96910}{\insrsid3031801 \cell }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid3031801 {\insrsid3031801 \cell }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 {\insrsid3031801 \trowd \irow1\irowband1\lastrow \ts37\trgaph108\trleft-108\trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trautofit1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tblrsid3031801\tbllkhdrrows\tbllklastrow\tbllkhdrcols\tbllklastcol\tblind0\tblindtype3 \clvertalt \clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth4788\clshdrawnil \cellx4680\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrtbl \clbrdrl\brdrtbl \clbrdrb\brdrtbl \clbrdrr\brdrtbl \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth4788\clshdrawnil \cellx9468\row }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3031801 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16734568\charrsid3031801 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 BEFORE:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 F. PHILIP CARBULLIDO, Chief Justice; ROBERT J. TORRES, JR., Associate Justice; ROBERT G.P. CRUZ, Justice }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Pro Tempore}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 . \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16734568\charrsid3031801 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 TORRES, J.: \par \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16734568\charrsid3031801 [1]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 \tab Arnold Kyle Nicholson (\'93Nicholson\'94 ) petitions this court for a writ of mandamus compelling the trial court to vacate its November 21, 2006 oral ruling and its subsequent written decision and order dated February 1, 2007, and to dismiss with prejudice the charges in Superior Court Criminal Case No. CF0419-05 on the basis of a denial of his speedy trial rights pursuant to 8 Guam Code Annotated \'a7 80.60.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 The trial court denied Nicholson\rquote s motion to dismiss the superseding indictment for speedy trial violations and relying on the holding in }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 People v. Ibanez}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 , DCA 91-0001A, 1992 WL 97221 (D. Guam App. Div. Apr. 16, 1992), held that Nicholson\rquote s statutory speedy trial rights were not violated.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7960334\charrsid3031801 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9387682\charrsid3031801 [2]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6191698\charrsid3031801 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 We hold that there was no good cause shown for the delay of Nicholson\rquote s trial and his statutory right to a speedy trial was violated.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 We therefore grant Nicholson\rquote s Petition for a Peremptory Writ to the extent it requests that the oral ruling and written decision be vacated and Criminal Case No. CF0419-05 be dismissed, but we will not exercise our discret ion to decide based on the record before us whether the dismissal should be with or without prejudice.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 We remand the case to the trial court to vacate its November 21, 2006 oral ruling and its written decision and order dated February 1, 2007 and dismiss the charges }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8151988 in Criminal Case No. CF0419-05.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9387682\charrsid3031801 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7960334 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16197192 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 I. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3031801 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7960334 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9387682\charrsid3031801 [3]}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 On November 18, 2005, Nicholson was indicted and charged with Theft by Deception (As a 2nd Degree Felony).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 At his arraignment Nicholson asserted his right to a speedy trial.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 A trial setting was held, and trial was set for December 28, 2005.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Nicholson then filed a bail motion for his release, which was denied.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 On December 14, 2005, Nicholson filed a motion to dismiss the indictment.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 However, a superseding indictment was filed charging him with two counts of Theft by Deception (As a 2nd degree Felony), one count of Theft of Services (As a 2nd degree Felony) and two counts of Theft b}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7960334 y Deception (As a Misdemeanor).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7960334 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9387682\charrsid3031801 [4]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 \tab At his subsequent arraignment, Nicholson again asserted his speedy trial rights.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Trial on the superseding indictment was set for February 7, 2006.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 On January 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2006.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 After a hearing on November 22, 2006, Nicholson was released from custody and waived his speedy tri}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7960334 al rights on November 24, 2006.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7960334 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9387682\charrsid3031801 [5]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 \tab On November 22, 2006, Nicholson filed a Petition for Writ of Mandate with this court.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 The trial court vacated the jury trial scheduled for November 28, 2006 pending the outcome of this court\rquote s decision on the writ.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 On November 27, 2006 an order was entered by this court denying Nicholson\rquote s Writ of Mandate beca use the petition was not verified pursuant to 7 GCA \'a7 31203 (2005).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Nicholson later filed a verified Amended Petition for Writ of Mandate on December 1, 2006.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Nicholson seeks to vacate both the trial court \rquote s oral ruling of November 21, 2006 and its subsequent written decision and order dated February 1, 2007 denying his ex parte motion to dismiss for speedy trial violations and to dismiss with prejudice the charges in Criminal Case No. CF0419-05. \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7960334 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16197192 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 II.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3031801 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7960334 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9387682\charrsid3031801 [6]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 \tab This court has jurisdiction over original proceedings for mandamus pursuant to 7 GCA \'a7 3107(b) and 7 GCA \'a7 \'a7 31202 and 31203 (2005). \par }\pard\plain \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3031801 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7960334 \par }\pard \s16\qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid16197192 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9387682\charrsid3031801 III.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3031801 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7960334 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9387682\charrsid3031801 [7]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 \tab A writ of mandate must be issued on the verified petition of the party beneficially interested in all cases where there is not a plain speedy and adequate remedy in the ordinary course of law.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 7 GCA \'a7 31203 (2005).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 The issuance of a writ of mandate is a drastic remedy that should only be employed in extreme or extraordinary situations.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 A.B. Won Pat Guam Int\rquote l. Airport Auth. v. Moylan}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 , 2005 Guam 5 \'b6 10.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 The decision of whether to issue a writ of mandate lies within the discretion of the court.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 7 GCA \'a7 31401 (2005);}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13771728\charrsid3031801 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Gray v. Super. Ct. (Gray)}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 , 1999 Guam 26 \'b6 12.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 A writ of mandate proceeding is an appropriate remedy when challenging a trial court\rquote s denial of a motion to dismiss for lack of a speedy trial.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 See Carver v. Super. Ct.}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13771728\charrsid3031801 (People)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 , 1998 Guam 23 \'b6 9 (citing }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Gill v. Villagomez}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 , 140 F.3d 833, 835 (9th Cir.1997). \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7960334 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9387682\charrsid3031801 [8]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 \tab A trial court\rquote s denial of a defendant\rquote s motion to dismiss on speedy trial grounds is reviewed fo r an abuse of discretion.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Gill}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 , 140 F.3d at 835 (}{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 citing Apusento Garden v. Super. Ct.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 , 94 F.3d 1346, 1351 (9th Cir. 1996)).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 } {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 More specifically, }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Gill v. Villagomez}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 requires the issuance of a writ of mandate compelling dismissal on speedy trial grounds when \'93it \lquote clearly appears that there was no good cause shown at the hearing\rquote and the trial court had a \lquote clear positive legal duty [to] dismiss the indictment.\rquote \'94 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Id}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 (}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 quoting People v. Wilson}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 , 60 Cal. 2d 139 (Cal. 1963)). \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7960334 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9387682\charrsid3031801 [9]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 \tab Similarly, in }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Carver v. Superior Court (People), }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 the following factors were used in g}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7960334 uiding this court\rquote s discretion:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3031801 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7960334 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 1) [w]hether the party seeking the writ has no other adequate means, such as direct appeal, to attain the desired relief; 2) [w]hether the petitioner will be damaged or pre judiced in a way not correctable on appeal; 3) }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 [w]hether the court\rquote s order is clearly erroneous as a matter of law}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 ; 4) [w]hether the court\rquote s order is an oft-repeated error, or manifests a persistent disregard of the rules; and 5) [w]hether the court\rquote s order raises new and important problems, or issues of first impression.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3031801 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 \par Carver}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 , 1998 Guam 23, \'b6 8 (}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 quoting People v. Super. Ct. (Quint)}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 , 1997 Guam 7 \'b6 8) (emphasis added). \par \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 IV.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7960334\charrsid3031801 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9387682\charrsid3031801 [10]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 \tab Nicholson requests this court issue a peremptory writ of mandate directi ng the trial court to vacate its November 21, 2006 oral ruling and its subsequent written decision and order dated February 1, 2007}{\cs34\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \s33\qj \fi720\li0\ri0\sa120\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9387682 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\super\insrsid11683730 \chftn }{\insrsid11683730 }{\fs20\insrsid11683730 Because the trial court issued its written decision and order after Nicholson filed his Petition, at oral argument Nicholson also requested that the written decision and order be vacated. }}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 and to dismiss with prejudice the charges in Criminal Case No. CF0419-05.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Alternatively, Nicholson requests this court issue an alternative writ directing the trial court to show cause why it should not vacate its oral ruling and written decision and to dismiss the charges in Criminal Case No. CF0419-05.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7960334 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9387682\charrsid3031801 [11]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 \tab The issue we must decide is whether the trial court had good cause for failing to commence Nicholson\rquote s trial within the time prescribed in 8 GCA \'a7 80.60 (a)(2). \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7960334 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5141292\charrsid3031801 [12]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9387682\charrsid3031801 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Title 8 GCA \'a7 80.60 (2005) pr ovides in relevant part: \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14877133 {\insrsid7960334\charrsid14877133 {\*\bkmkstart SDU_2}{\*\bkmkend SDU_2} \par }{\insrsid9659854\charrsid14877133 (a) Except as otherwise provided in Subsection (b), the court shall dismiss a criminal action if: }{\insrsid7013729\charrsid14877133 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid14877133 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 . . . \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid14877133 {\insrsid9659854\charrsid14877133 (2) The trial of a defendant, who is in custody at the time of his arraignment, has not commenced within forty-five (45) days after his arraignment;}{\insrsid7013729\charrsid14877133 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14877133 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 . . .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7013729\charrsid3031801 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 (b) A criminal action shall not be dismissed pursuant to Subsection (a) if:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7013729\charrsid3031801 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid14877133 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 . .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9387682\charrsid3031801 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9387682\charrsid3031801 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 (3) Good cause is shown for the failure to commence the trial within the prescribed period. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3031801 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9387682\charrsid3031801 [1}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5141292\charrsid3031801 3}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9387682\charrsid3031801 ]}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 \tab The interpretation of Section 80.60 was addressed in }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 People v. Ibanez}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 by the Appellate Division of the District Court of Guam, which held that \'93 [w]hat constitutes good cause for the delay of a criminal trial is a matter that lies within the discretion of the trial court.\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 People v. Ibanez}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 , DCA 91-0001A, 1992 WL 97221 at * 2 (D. Guam App. Div. Apr. 16, 1992).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 There is an abuse of discretion when the trial court \'93exceeds the bounds of reason, all of the circumstances before it being considered.\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Id}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 . at *2.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Whether there is good c ause for delay beyond the time prescribed in the statute depends on the facts and circumstances of each case and is a determination within the discretion of the trial court.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Hollis v. Super. Ct.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 , 165 Cal. App. 3d 642, 645 (1985). \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7960334 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9387682\charrsid3031801 [1}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5141292\charrsid3031801 4}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9387682\charrsid3031801 ]}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 \tab In }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Ibanez}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 the cour t held that delay caused by the conduct of the defendant and delay for the defendant\rquote s benefit constitutes good cause under section 80.60 (b)(3).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Ibanez}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 at *2.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Nicholson argues that the holding in }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Ibanez }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 is limited to the facts of that case and is not the }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 per se}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 rule that merely because a defendant files a motion to his benefit that the court is relieved from working diligently from resolving a motion it has taken under advisement.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Thus, Nicholson asserts that this court reconsider the holding in }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Ibanez.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 The delay in }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Ibanez}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 was approximately 244 days and the defendant argued that there was no good cause for the delay.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 In evaluating whether good cause was shown, the court set out the series of events between the time of arraignment and the defendant\rquote s trial.}{\cs34\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \s33\qj \fi720\li0\ri0\sa120\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9387682 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\super\insrsid11683730 \chftn }{\insrsid11683730 }{\fs20\insrsid11683730 The Appellate Division, in determining whether defendant Ibanez\rquote s rights were violated, considered the following series of events: (1) a motion to disqualify defense counsel, (2) a stay of mandate, (3) lack of an attorney for defendant, (4) mental evaluation of defendant, (5) defendant\rquote s express waiver of his speedy trial rights, and (6) defendant\rquote s motion to dismiss the indictment. }{\i\fs20\insrsid11683730 Ibanez}{\fs20\insrsid11683730 , 1992 WL97221 at *2-*4.}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Defendant Ibanez filed two motions; the motion to disqualify was decided fourteen days later and the motion to dismiss was decided thirty-two days later.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Id}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 . at *2 - *3.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 The court took a similar approach to the federal cases under the Speedy Trial Act and excluded the period of time during which the motions were pending.}{ \cs34\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \s33\qj \fi720\li0\ri0\sa120\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9387682 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\super\insrsid11683730 \chftn }{\insrsid11683730 }{\fs20\insrsid11683730 18 U.S.C. \'a7 3161(h)(1)(F) provides: \par }\pard\plain \qj \li720\ri720\sa120\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid1969488 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\fs20\insrsid11683730 \tab (h) The following periods of delay shall be excluded in computing the time within which an information or an indictment must be filed, or in computing the time within which the trial of any such offense must commence: \par }\pard \qj \li1440\ri720\sa120\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin1440\itap0\pararsid1969488 {\fs20\insrsid11683730 \tab (1) Any peri od of delay resulting from other proceedings concerning the defendant, including but not limited to\emdash \par }\pard \qj \li2160\ri720\sa120\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin720\lin2160\itap0\pararsid1969488 {\fs20\insrsid11683730 \tab (F) delay resulting from any pretrial motion, from the filing of the motion through the conclusion of the hearing on, or other prompt disposition of, such motion.}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Under the Act the period of time during which non-frivolous motions are pending are automatically excluded.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 The Act also includes a lim itation of thirty days after a motion is taken under advisement, as excludable.}{\cs34\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \s33\qj \fi720\li0\ri0\sa120\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid9387682 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\super\insrsid11683730 \chftn }{\insrsid11683730 }{\fs20\insrsid11683730 18 U.S.C. \'a7 3161(h)(1)(J) provides: \par }\pard\plain \qj \li720\ri0\sa120\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1969488 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\fs20\insrsid11683730 \tab (J) delay reasonably attributable to any period, not to exceed thirty days, during which any proceeding concerning the defendant is actually under advisement by the court.}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7960334 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4069197\charrsid3031801 [1}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5141292\charrsid3031801 5}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4069197\charrsid3031801 ]}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 \tab When considering the opinions of the Appellate Division, we stated in }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 People v. Quenga}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12391463\charrsid3031801 , 1997 Guam 6 \'b6 13 n.4,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 that such opinions do not control our construction of the law but are}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12391463\charrsid3031801 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 precedent binding on the trial courts and considered persuasive authority.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 } {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Case law in existence prior to this court\rquote s creation \'93continues unless and until we address the issues discussed there\'94 and \'93 [w]e will not divert from such precedents unless reason supports such deviation.\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Id}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 . \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7960334 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4069197\charrsid3031801 [1}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5141292\charrsid3031801 6}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4069197\charrsid3031801 ]}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 \tab In }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Carver }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 this court did not find any reason to deviate from }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Ibanez}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 ,}{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 holding}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 that there was good cause for the delay of petitioner\rquote s trial because non-frivolous motions were pending and that his statutory right to a speedy trial was not violated.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 The delay in }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Carver}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 from the time the motion was filed, heard and resolved was nine days.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Carver}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 , 1998 Guam 23 \'b6 16.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Although we saw no need to reconsider the holding in }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Ibanez}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 , we stated:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7960334\charrsid3031801 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3031801 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 It would be a different matter, however, if a court made the assumption that merely because a defendant's statutory right to a speedy trial can be suspended (upon the filing of any pre-trial motion(s) occasioned upon the resolution of meritorious issues of law or those that are made be cause of palpable pre-trial government misconduct) that it would be relieved from working with prompt diligence to resolve the issue. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3031801 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7960334 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5141292\charrsid3031801 [17]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5141292\charrsid3031801 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Further, we announced: \par \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3031801 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 It would invite this court\rquote s review if a lower court were to automatically justify any delay attributable to its consideration of a motion after it has been taken under advisement. The instant case does not require that we consider how much time may elapse after a court has taken a motion under advisement before the delay is no longer justified a s \'93good cause}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8403186\charrsid3031801 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 \'94 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid16014259 {\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Id.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 \'b6 13 n.2. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3031801 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7960334 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4069197\charrsid3031801 [1}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5141292\charrsid3031801 8}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4069197\charrsid3031801 ]}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 \tab We held for several reasons in }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Carver }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 that the petitioner\rquote s speedy trial rights were not violated.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 1998 Guam 23 \'b6\'b6 14-16.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 First, the petitioner filed the motion to dismiss initiating the delay.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Second, the motion was to petitioner\rquote s benefit because if granted, the motion would result in the dismissal of several charges against him.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Third, the trial court worked diligently to promptly dispose of the motion.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 After the motion was filed the trial court scheduled an expedited hearing five days later and issued its decision four days after that.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Finally, the petitioner provided no statutory authority or case law to show that the speedy trial time is not suspended while the court diligently resolves the motion involving the d}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14877133 efendant.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7960334 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4069197\charrsid3031801 [1}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5141292\charrsid3031801 9}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4069197\charrsid3031801 ]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14293 \tab }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Carver }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 instructs that we would review the issue of delay after a motion is taken under advisement when it is clear that the trial court automatically justifies \'93any delay attributable to its consideration of a motion after it has been taken under advisement. \'94 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Id}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 We did not address in }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Carver}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 how much time may elapse after a court has taken a motion under advisement before the delay is no longer justified as good cause.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 In deciding whether to review the issue of delay, we look first to the facts and circumstances of the case and the underlying reasons for the delay in disposing of the motion. \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7960334 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4069197\charrsid3031801 [}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5141292\charrsid3031801 20}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4069197\charrsid3031801 ]}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 \tab Nicholson asserted his right to speedy trial when first arraigned on November 23, 2005.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 On December 14, 2005, Nicholson filed a motion to dismiss the first indictment.}{\cs34\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \s33\qj \fi720\li0\ri0\sa120\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5120919 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\super\insrsid11683730 \chftn }{\insrsid11683730 }{\fs20\insrsid11683730 Nicholson alleged in the amended petition that he filed a bail motion on December 7, 2005 which was subsequently denied, however, the petition does not state the date the motion was denied. }}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Twenty-one days elapsed from November 23, 2005 to December 14, 2005.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Nicholson did not file his second motion to dismiss until January 20, 2006 as a result of the superseding indictment.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 The second motion was heard on February 10, 2006 at which time the court took the matter under advisement.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 It was not until November 13, 2006 that Nicholson filed his speedy trial motion.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 After hearing the speedy trial motion on November 21, 2006 the court orally denied both the motion to dismiss which it took under advisement on February 10, 2006 and the speedy trial motion, thus prompting Nicholson to file his writ of mandate petition with this court.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 The trial court issued its written decision on the motion to dismiss on November 24, 2006.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Then on February 1, 2007 the trial court issued its written decis}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14877133 ion on the speedy trial motion.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7960334 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4069197\charrsid3031801 [}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5141292\charrsid3031801 21}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4069197\charrsid3031801 ]}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 \tab Nicholson contends that the trial court\rquote s sole reason for denying his speedy trial motion on November 21, 2006, was because the delay cau sed by the filing of the motion was for Nicholson\rquote s benefit.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 The record before us does not indicate the reasons the trial court orally denied Nicholson\rquote s speedy trial motion.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 In fact, the trial court did not issue its written decision on the speedy trial motion until February 1, 2007, so Nicholson relied on the trial court\rquote s oral ruling when he filed his Petition.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 In its written decision, the trial court held that the delay was for good cause and Nicholson was not prejudiced by the delay thus warranting dismissal.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 People\rquote s P. & A. in Opp\rquote n to Am Pet., Ex. 2 (Decision and Order, Feb. 21, 2007).}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 The court found that the time period from Nicholson\rquote s second assertion on January 4, 2006 and its decision on November 21, 2006 was 321 days.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 People\rquote s P. & A. in Opp\rquote n to Am Pet., Ex. 2 (Decision and Order, Feb. 21, 2007).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Of this number, the court concluded 284 days were excludable from the calculation of time under 8 GCA \'a7 80.60 and thus there were \'938 days . . . left in which to bring the [d]efendant to trial.}{ \cs34\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \s33\qj \fi720\li0\ri0\sa120\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5120919 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\super\insrsid11683730 \chftn }{\insrsid11683730 }{\fs20\insrsid11683730 Twenty-one days elapsed from Nicholson\rquote s first assertion until the filing of his first motion to dismiss on December 14, 2005. An additional sixteen days elapsed from his second assertion until the filing of his second motion to dismiss on January 20, 2006. Thus, of the 321 days, thirty-seven days were not excluded by the trial court, leaving eight days left to bring Nicholson to trial.}}}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 \'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 People\rquote s P. & A. in Opp\rquote n to Am Pet., Ex. 2, p. 4 (Decision and Order, Feb. 21, 2007). \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7960334 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4069197\charrsid3031801 [2}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5141292\charrsid3031801 2}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4069197\charrsid3031801 ]}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 \tab In denying Nicholson\rquote s speedy trial motion, the trial court relied on the holding in }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Ibanez}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 and excluded the period of time during which Nicholson\rquote s motion was pending.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Specifically, the court stated \'93[t]he time calculations in the }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Ibanez}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 case do not differ substantially from the numbers presented in this case, therefore, the Court finds no reason to depart from its binding authority.\'94}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 People\rquote s P. & A. in Opp\rquote n to Am Pet., Ex. 2, p. 4 (Decision and Order, Feb. 21, 2007).}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 While the trial court compared the time period of delay in }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Ibanez }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 to this case, it is clear that the facts in }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Ibanez}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 are distinguishable.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 In }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Ibanez}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 , in determining whether there was good cause, the court considered a series of events which transpired between the arraignment and the commencement of the defendant\rquote s trial.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 1992 WL 97221 at *2.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Although the delay in }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Ibanez }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 was 244 days, the length of time it took for the court to resolve the motions filed by the defendant were not lengthy.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Similarly, in }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Carver, }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 the court\rquote s action in resolving defendant\rquote s motion resulte}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14877133 d in a delay of only nine days.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7960334 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4069197\charrsid3031801 [2}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5141292\charrsid3031801 3}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4069197\charrsid3031801 ]}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 \tab In this case, other than his speedy trial motion, Nicholson filed two motions to dismiss the first and second indictment.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 There was no hearing on the first motion because a superseding indictment was filed.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 The second motion was heard on February 10, 2006 and the court did not rule on the motion until November 21, 2006, while Nicholson was still incarcerated.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Unlike }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Ibanez}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 , the length of time it took for the trial court to resolve Nicholson\rquote s motion to dismiss was nine months.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Moreover, the record does not show whether other events transpired during the time the court took the matter under advisement and the time it ruled on the motion, that is}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11477881\charrsid3031801 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 between February 10, 2006 and November 21, 2006.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 The trial court failed to provide an underlying reason to show why the pending motion was not resolved until nine months later. \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7960334 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4069197\charrsid3031801 [2}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5141292\charrsid3031801 4}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4069197\charrsid3031801 ]}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 \tab The trial court also stated that \'93even assuming that the delay in this case constitutes the length of delay which the Supreme Court of Guam contemplated in its footnote in }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Carver}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 , the Defendant alleges no prejudice substantial enough to warrant dismissal of the indictment.\'94}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 People\rquote s P. & A. in Opp\rquote n to Am}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11477881\charrsid3031801 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Pet., Ex. 2, (Decision and Order, Feb. 21, 2007).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 However, where a defendant seeks pretrial relief, he is not \'93required to affirmatively show that he [has] been prejudiced by the delay.\'94}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{ \i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 People v. Johnson}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 , 606 P.2d 738, 748 (Cal. 1980) (citation omitted).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Nicholson filed a pre-trial motion to dismiss and therefore was not required to show prejudice from the delay.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Moreover, on pretrial review of whether the trial court abused its discretion, prejudice is presumed by any delay not founded upon good cause.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 People v. Wilson}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 , 383 P.2d 452, 460 (Cal. 1963). \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7960334 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4069197\charrsid3031801 [2}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5141292\charrsid3031801 5}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4069197\charrsid3031801 ]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14293 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 While the determination of good cause lies within the discretion of the trial court, the record should reflect a showing by the trial court that it was diligent in working towards a prompt disposition of the motion.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 The tri al court made no specific or reasonable statements that the motion to dismiss in this case was novel or complex, which may constitute good cause.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 The trial court also did not provide any reason why the delay in this case was reasonable or reasonably necessary to the prompt handling of the motion.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Although the People argue that the trial court did not automatically justify the delay because of the filing of Nicholson\rquote s motion, we cannot on review determine whether the discretion by the trial court in determining good cause was proper, given that the trial court did not provide any substantive reasons for us to consider. \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7960334 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4069197\charrsid3031801 [2}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5141292\charrsid3031801 6}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4069197\charrsid3031801 ]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14293 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Generally a defendant must accept some reasonable delay as a consequence of filing a motion, but unreasonable delay does not toll the statute.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Unlike the Speedy Trial Act, which automatically excludes the period during which pre-trial motions are pending, section 80.60 does not provide such language.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Rather, dismissal is mandatory unless good cause is shown. The Speedy Trial Act, ho wever, also includes a limitation of a specified amount of time, after a motion is taken under advisement, as excludable; section 80.60 does not similarly provide an analogous limitation.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Section 80.60 was derived from California Penal Code, section 1382 which has been amended since our adoption in 1976.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 The notes to section 80.60 provide that such section \'93continues the policy of enforcing specific time limits for filing an information or indictment and commencing trial.\'94 Note, 8 GCA \'a7 80.60.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 The policy underlying the prompt disposition of a criminal trial is also favored by 8 GCA \'a7 80.50 (2005) which provides: \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7960334 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 \'a7 80.50. Criminal Trials Expedited; Precedence.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid3031801 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14293 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 (a) The welfare of the people of the territory of Guam requires that all proceedings in criminal cases }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 shall be set for trial and heard and determined at the earliest possible time}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 , and it }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 shall}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 be the duty of all courts and judicial officers and of all prosecuting attorneys to expedite such proceedings to the greatest degree that is consistent with the ends of justice.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 (emphasis added.)}{\cs34\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \s33\qj \fi720\li0\ri0\sa120\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5120919 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\super\insrsid11683730 \chftn }{\fs20\insrsid11683730\charrsid5120919 The policy for the prompt disposition of cases is further supported by 7 GCA \'a7 4101(e)(1) (2005), which was amended to allow for the enactment of rules by this court on case management and disposition of cases within the trial court to include \'93 time frames and deadlines for matters taken under submission to provide speedy and efficient disposition of cases.\'94 Under Administrative Rule No. 06-001, this court promulgated an administrative rule in accordance with 7 GCA}{\fs20\insrsid11683730 \'a7}{\fs20\insrsid11683730\charrsid5120919 4101(e)(1). The administrative rule provided deadlines for all matters taken under advisement by the trial court. The rule provides that where a motion is taken under advisement a decision on the motion must be issued within ninety days. We note how ever, that this rule was not in effect at the time the trial court took the motion in the instant case under advisement. }}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3031801 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7960334 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4079691\charrsid3031801 [2}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5141292\charrsid3031801 7}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4079691\charrsid3031801 ]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14293 \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 In reviewing }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Ibanez}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 we note that the delay of 244 days in }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Ibanez }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 did not completely result from the court\rquote s disposition of the two motions filed by the defendant but was caused in great part by other events in the case.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Moreover, the exclusion of fourteen days for the first motion and thirty-two days for the second motion was a reasonable delay and is distinguishable from this case, where a substantial amount of the delay was a result of the court\rquote s disposition of one motion.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 What is reasonable depends on the facts and circumstances of each case. Where the length of time taken to resolve a motion is inordinate and unreasonable, such time shall not be attributed to the defendant.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9006120\charrsid3031801 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7960334 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9006120\charrsid3031801 [28]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9006120\charrsid3031801 \tab W}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 e hold that a trial court may not automatically justify any delay attributable to its consideration of a motion after it has been taken under advisement.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Rather, good cause for the delay must be apparent on the face of the record.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 The trial court failed to provide a reason to explain why the motion was not disposed of in a reasonable period. We therefore hold that good cause was not shown for the delay in resolving Nicholson\rquote s motion and in bringing Nicholson to trial under the time prescribed in 8 GCA \'a7 80.60.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 We further find that a defendant is not required to show prejudice }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8403186\charrsid3031801 from the delay }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14293 when seeking pre-trial relief.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8933045\charrsid3031801 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14293 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 V.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3031801 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6642316\charrsid3031801 \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4079691\charrsid3031801 [2}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9006120\charrsid3031801 9}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4079691\charrsid3031801 ]}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 \tab There was no good cause shown for the delay of Nicholson\rquote s trial and his statutory right to a speedy trial was violated.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 Accordingly, Nicholson\rquote s Petition for a Peremptory Writ is }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 GRANTED}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 to the extent it requests that the oral ruling and written decision be vacated and Criminal Case No. CF0419-05 be dismissed, but we will not exercise our discretion to decide based on the record before us whether the dismissal should be with or without prejudice.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 The case is }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 REMANDED}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 to the trial court to vacate its November 21, 2006 oral ruling and its written decision and order dated February 1, 2007 and dismiss the charges in Criminal Case No. CF0419-05.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3031801 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid3031801 The issue of whether the case should be dismissed with or without prejudice should be decided in the first}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid224434\charrsid3031801 instance by the trial court.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9659854\charrsid6642316 \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12531627\charrsid3031801 \par }}