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\par [1]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 Defendant-Appellant Kesner Rasauo, appeals from a final judgment from which he pleaded guilty to Driving Under the Influence.}{
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After being booked and released Rasauo was given a Citation and Notice to Appear (}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 NTA}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 ) in court on December 10, 2008, more than one year from the date of the first arrest.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 Four months later, on April 13, 2008, the second DUI arrest occurred.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 
Rasauo was booked and released and was given another NTA for a court appearance on April 1, 2009, this time within one year from the arrest.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 
Record on Appeal (}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 RA}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 
) at 2 (Not. to Appear, Dec. 29, 2008).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 On September 4, 2008, Plaintiff-Appellee People of Guam (}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 People}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 
) filed a complaint in Criminal Case No. CM0742-08 for the first offense but did not file a summons for an earlier date.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 
On December 29, 2008, a complaint for the second arrest was filed in Criminal Case No. CM1207-08, charging Rasauo with one charge of DUI (B.A.C.), and a second charge of DUI as a Misdemeanor.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 Rasauo appeared in court on April 1, 2009 for his initial appearance in CM1207-08; however, the hearing was continued until May 6, 2009}{
\cs19\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \s17\qj \li0\ri0\sa120\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6361733 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {
\insrsid6361733 \tab }{\cs19\super\insrsid6361733 \chftn }{\insrsid6361733  A review of the record shows that the hearing was continued in order to secure a court interpreter for Rasauo.}}}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 .}
{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 Prior to being arraigned for the second DUI arrest, Rasauo was convicted after a jury trial for the first DUI offense and after appealing,
 the conviction was affirmed.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 People v. Rasauo }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 (}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733 "}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 Rasauo I}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 ), 2011 Guam 1 
\'b6 10.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 [3]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 
At the arraignment on May 6, 2009, Rasauo asserted his speedy trial rights and thereafter moved to dismiss the complaint in CM1207-08 for failure to promptly arraign him and for unnecessary delay in bringing him to trial.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 The motion was denied and Rasauo sought interlocutory review which was summarily denied.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 See Rasauo v. People}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 , Supreme Court Case No. CRA09-008 (Pet. for Permission to Appeal, July 28, 2009).}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 Subsequently, Rasauo pleaded guilty to DUI in the second arrest and was sentenced as a second offender pursuant to 16 GCA \'a7
 18105 while the appeal of the first conviction was pending.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 Judgment was entered and Rasauo timely filed this appeal.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6361733 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 II. JURISDICTION}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6361733 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 
\par [4]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 We have jurisdiction over an appeal of a criminal conviction pursuant to 48 U.S.C.A. \'a7
 1424-3(d) (Westlaw through Pub. L. 111-311 (2011)); and 7 GCA \'a7\'a7 3107(a) and (b) (2005).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6361733 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 III. STANDARD OF REVIEW}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6361733 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 
\par [5]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 We review for an abuse of discretion a decision and or
der denying a motion to dismiss a complaint alleging a violation of the guarantee to a prompt arraignment set forth in 8 GCA \'a7 60.10(a).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 Rasauo I}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 , 2011 Guam 1 \'b6 14.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6361733 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 IV. ANALYSIS}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6361733 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 
\par [6]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 We first address whether Rasauo was promptly arraigned under 8 GCA \'a7 60.10(a).}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 
Rasauo was arrested on April 13, 2008, at which time he was issued a Citation and Notice to Appear on April 1, 2009, or 12 days short of one year later.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 Almost 8\'bd months later, a complaint was filed, but no request for a summons to appear before April 1, 2009 was made.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 Rasauo did not receive notice of the complaint until his appearance on April 1, 2009.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 On appeal, Rasauo contends that the trial court abused its discretion in denying his motion to dismiss because he was not promptly arraigned as required under 8 GCA \'a7 60.10(a).}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 Appellant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 
s Br. at 4, 6 (Oct. 21, 2010).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 
Because no statutory remedy exists when a defendant is not promptly arraigned under section 60.10 and in the absence of other remedies, Rasauo requests this court use its inherent authority to adopt a bright line rule.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 Appellant}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 s Br. at 10.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 
Specifically, Rasauo contends that without some procedure in place, the statute of limitations would be meaningless if cases could be filed undisclosed to the defendant and held in abeyance for mon
ths or years because the defendant was not summoned in a timely fashion.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 Id}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 
\par [7]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 The People counter that the denial of Rasauo}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733 '}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 s motion to dismiss was proper.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 Relying on }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 People v. Palomo}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 , 1998 Guam 12, the People argue that the complaint was filed in accordance with 8 GCA \'a7
 25.30 and within the one-year statute of limitations.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 Appellee}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733 '}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 s Br. at 8-9 (Nov. 22, 2010).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 In }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 Palomo}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 , we held that the People have two options in choosing how to prosecute a case\emdash 
they can proceed pursuant to 8 GCA \'a7\'a7 15.10 and 15.20 by filing a complaint with affidavits to establish probable cause before a neutral magistrate so that summons will issue, or, alternatively, the People may proceed pursuant to section 25.30.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 Palomo}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 , 1998 Guam 12 \'b6 14.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 In this case, the People filed a complaint, affidavit, and a notice to appear as required under section 25.30.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 No request for a summons was filed.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 The People explain that a summons is occasionally filed as a courtesy to the court where the NTA dates are excessively long from the time the compla
int is filed and contend that the NTA date here was not excessively long.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 Appellee}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733 '}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 s Br. at 11.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 [8]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 Title 8 GCA \'a7
 25.10 provides that when release of a suspect would pose no significant threat to public safety and minimal risk of flight, police are authorized to release the suspect upon issuance of a Citation and Notice to Appear in court at a later date.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 8 GCA \'a7 25.10 (2005).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 
The NTA procedure does not articulate an express time limit within which the appearance date on the NTA must be set, or a time within which the People must file the notice and complaint to commence a formal prosecution.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 See}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733  8 GCA \'a7\'a7 25.20(a) and 45.20(a) (2005).}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 [9]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 Title 8 GCA \'a7
 80.60 provides a defendant with the substantive right to be brought to trial within 60 days of arraignment, or within 45 days of arraignment if the defendant is in custody at the time of arraignment.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 8 GCA \'a7 80.60(a) (2005).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 
No comparable statute sets forth an express number of days within which a defendant who has been issued a notice to appear must be arraigned.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 Instead, 8 GCA \'a7 60.10(a) provides that a }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 
defendant shall be arraigned promptly . . . after the complaint is filed. . . .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733 " }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 8 GCA \'a7 60.10(a) (2005).}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 In }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 People v. Stephen}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 , we recently stated that this prompt arraignment requirement is }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 
a statutory expression of the speedy trial right}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733  and that a delay involving }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733 "}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 merely a matter of weeks}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733  does not, in most circumstances, violate a defendant
}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 s right to a speedy trial.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 2009 Guam 8 \'b6 32.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 [10]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 In }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 Rasauo I}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 , this court recognized that no legal standard had been articulated }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733 
"}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 for determining the outer bounds of }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 prompt arraignment.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733 '" }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 2011 Guam 1 \'b6 52.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 
As a result we said, in determining whether a defendant was promptly arraigned with reasonable speed, a court must consider the specific circumstances of the case.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 Id}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 
In examining the facts in }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 Rasauo I}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 ,}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 this court stated:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6361733 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 
[I]t is difficult to imagine the justification for the delay of more than ninety days between the date the complaint was filed and the arraignment.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 The delay in arraignment, during which time the speedy trial timelines set forth by 8 GCA \'a7
 80.60 have not yet been triggered and that an indigent defendant is still awaiting assignment of public counsel, concerns us.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6361733 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 
\par }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 Id}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 . \'b6 53.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 
\par 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 [11]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 In deciding wh
ether reversal of the conviction was the appropriate remedy, we held that because the defendant sought post-conviction relief for unnecessary delay of his arraignment date, he must not only show unjustified delay but must also show prejudice from the dela
y.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 Id.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 \'b6\'b6 55, 57.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 The defendant failed to show prejudice and as a result the conviction was upheld.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{
\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 Id}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 . \'b6 58.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 The requirement of prejudice in }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 Rasauo I}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 
 does not govern this case because, unlike }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 Rasauo I}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 , in the instant case Rasauo sought pre-trial relief whe
n he filed a motion to dismiss before the trial court and sought interlocutory review of the pre-trial order which was summarily denied.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 
Under this circumstance, Rasauo was not required to show prejudice.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 Id}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 . 
\'b6\'b6 55-57.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 [12]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 The public interest in a broa
d sense, as well as the constitutional guarantee, command prompt disposition of criminal charges.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733 " }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 Strunk v. United States}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 , 412 U.S. 434, 439, n.2 (1973), cited in }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 United States v. Clay}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 , 481 F.2d 133, 138 (7th Cir. 1973).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 
This principle is directly embodied in our statutory framework, which provides:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6361733 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 
The welfare of the people of the territory of Guam requires that all proceedings in criminal cases shall be set for trial and heard and determined at the earliest possible tim
e, and it shall 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\insrsid6361733  
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6361733 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 
\par 8 GCA \'a7 80.50(a) (2005).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 
\par }\pard\plain \s17\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6361733 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 [13]}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 As we have previously stated,
 the statutory provision for arraignment does not provide an express time limit within which a defendant must be arraigned and therefore we must now determine what a reasonable time period is for which a defendant must be promptly arraigned under 8 GCA 
\'a7 60.10(a).}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 
Absent an express statutory time period for prompt arraignment, we look to the statutory speedy trial time period in 8 GCA \'a7 80.60(a)}{\cs19\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain 
\s17\qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6361733 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\insrsid6361733 \tab }{\cs19\super\insrsid6361733 \chftn }{\insrsid6361733 
  We note that many jurisdictions establish by statute or court rule a fixed time for arraignment.  }{\i\insrsid6361733\charrsid1840187 See,}{\insrsid6361733  Ariz. 
R. Crim. P. 14.1 (Defendant not in custody shall be arraigned within 30 days after the filing of an indictment, information or complaint); Pa. R. Crim. P. 571(A) (\'93[A]rraignment shall take place no later than 10 days after the information is filed\'94
); Miss.
 R. Unif. Cir. & Cty. 8.01 (Arraignment shall be held within 30 days after defendant is served with indictment); Wash. Super. Ct. Crim. R.  4.1(a)(2) (A defendant shall be arraigned not later than 14 days after that appearance which next follows the filin
g
 of the complaint .if not in custody); NM R. Crim. P. Metro. Ct. 7-506 (A defendant shall be arraigned within 30 days after the complaint is filed).  It is difficult, however, to find applicable case precedent from other jurisdictions in determining a rea
sonable period for prompt arraignment and we decline to analogize such cases here.
\par }}}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 
Section 80.60(a) provides a 60-day limit on the time between arraignment and trial, and a 45-day limit where the defendant is in custody.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 8 GCA \'a7 80.60 (2005).}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 In applying
 similar time periods for prompt arraignment, it does not seem logical that a defendant be arraigned over 60 days after the complaint is filed presumably where almost all the evidence in a DUI case is already available, and the speedy trial time period is
 only 60 days.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 We infer from the legislature}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733 '}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 s establishment of a 45-day or 60-day limit under 8 GCA \'a7
 80.60 for the time between arraignment and trial, that the statutory scheme surely contemplates no greater a number of days to govern the outer limit on t
he time in which the People are expected to achieve the less complex task of conducting an arraignment after a complaint is filed.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 
Therefore, in determining whether a defendant is promptly arraigned pursuant to section 60.10(a), we will apply the statutory speedy trial time period delineated in 8 GCA \'a7 80.60(a)(3).}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 
\par }{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 [14]}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 
We hold that unless good cause is shown, a complaint shall be dismissed where a defendant is not promptly arraigned within 60 days of the filing of the complaint.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 We have previously stated, while discussing the meaning of the word }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733 "}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 prompt}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733  in this context, that }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 in determining whether arraignment has occurred with reasonable speed, a court must consider the specific circumstances of the case.
}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733 " }{\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 Rasauo I}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 , 2011 Guam 1 \'b6 52.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 Although herein we adopt a structured procedure for determining whether or not 8 GCA \'a7
 60.10(a) has been complied with, we emphasize that compliance with this new standard continues to require a case by case analysis of whether or not the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733 "}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 specific circumstances}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 
 of any given case show good cause for delay beyond the 60 day period normally required to comply with the law.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\i\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 Id.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 
Thus, our holding is designed to provide a baseline standard, and not to bind the hands of the trial court in cases where deviation from this baseline is judged to be appropriate. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6361733 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 [15]}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 The complaint in this case was filed on December 29, 2008, and Rasauo was arraigned on May 6, 2009.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 The delay from the time the complaint was filed and the date of arraignment was 128 days, and there is
 nothing in the record to justify a delay of more than 60 days.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 
Moreover, no good cause was shown for the delay and because Rasauo sought pre-trial relief when he filed a motion to dismiss before the trial court and sought interlocutory review of the pre-t
rial order which was summarily denied, he was not required to show prejudice from the delay.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 Nicholson v. Super. Ct}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 ., 2007 Guam 9 \'b6 24}{\cs19\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain 
\s17\qj \fi720\li0\ri0\sa120\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6361733 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs19\super\insrsid6361733 \chftn }{\insrsid6361733 
  In this case Rasauo sought an interlocutory appeal rather than a petition for a writ of mandate (as was sought in }{\i\insrsid6361733 Nicholson}{\insrsid6361733 ).  }{\i\insrsid6361733 See}{\insrsid6361733  }{\i\insrsid6361733 Nicholson}{
\insrsid6361733 , 2007 Guam 9 \'b6 5.  However, the key in deciding whether or not a defendant will have to demonstrate prejudice is not the procedure by which the defendant seeks appellate review, but whether or not the defendant has sought pre-trial r
elief.  }{\i\insrsid6361733 See Id.}{\insrsid6361733  at \'b6 24.  Here, as in }{\i\insrsid6361733 Nicholson}{\insrsid6361733 , a motion to dismiss was filed at the trial court, which was subsequently denied, and later brought to this court.  }{
\i\insrsid6361733 See Id.}{\insrsid6361733\charrsid12611350  }{\insrsid6361733 \'b6 24; }{\i\insrsid6361733 see also}{\insrsid6361733  ER at 4-8 (Dec. & Order re: Mot. to Dismiss, July 10, 2009).}{\i\insrsid6361733  }}}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 
Therefore, in applying the 60 day time period delineated above, we find that Rasauo was not promptly arraigned pursuant to 8 GCA \'a7 60.10(a) and the trial court abused its discretion in denying the motion to dismiss for prompt arraignment.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 We reverse the ju
dgment and remand the case to the trial court to vacate its decision and order dated July 10, 2009 and dismiss the charges in Criminal Case No. CM1207-08, but we will not exercise our discretion to decide, based on the record before us, whether the dismis
sal should be with or without prejudice.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 Furthermore, because the judgment is reversed and the charges dismissed, we need not address Rasauo}
{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733 '}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 s argument of unnecessary delay under 8 GCA \'a7 80.70(b) or 
whether the trial court abused its discretion in sentencing Rasauo as a second offender pursuant to 16 GCA \'a7 18105.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6361733 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 V. CONCLUSION}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6361733 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 
\par [16]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 We find that in determining whether a defendant is promptly arraigned pursuant to section 8 GCA \'a7 60.10(a), we will app
ly the statutory speedy trial time period delineated in 8 GCA \'a7 80.60(a)(3).}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 
We hold that unless good cause is shown, a complaint shall be dismissed where a defendant is not promptly arraigned within 60 days of the filing of the complaint.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 We conclude that the 128 delay from the time the complaint was filed and the arraignment was not justified and no good cause was shown.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 Moreover, prejudice need not be shown for the delay in arraignment where the defendant challenged the delay pre-trial and sought interlocutory review.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 Thus, Rasauo was not promptly arraigned.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 Accordingly, we }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 REVERSE }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 the Judgment and }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 REMAND }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 
the case to the trial court to vacate its decision and order dated July 10, 2009 and dismiss the charges in Criminal Case No. CM1207-08.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 
The issue of whether or not the case should be dismissed with or without prejudice should be decided in the first instance by the trial court.
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6361733 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 __________________}{\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 /s/}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 _______________}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 _________________}{
\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 /s/}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 _________________
\par ROBERT J. TORRES}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  \tab \tab \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 KATHERINE A. MARAMAN
\par Associate Justice}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733  \tab \tab \tab \tab \tab }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 Associate Justice
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6361733 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6361733 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 _________________}{\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 /s/}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6361733\charrsid6361733 ___________________
\par F. PHILIP CARBULLIDO
\par Chief Justice
\par }}