P. v. Engram
The People appeal from judgment entered following the trial court dismissing the case in the interests of justice pursuant to Penal Code section 1385.[1] On the last day the case could be tried, the trial court determined there were no courtrooms available for trial. The following day the court granted defendant Terrion Engrams motion to dismiss under section 1382.
The People argue the trial court erred in failing to consider the availability of civil courtrooms, including special civil proceeding courtrooms, for trial of the instant case, as required under section 1050, subdivision (a).[2] The People further contend that the trial court abused its discretion by failing to find there was good cause to continue defendants case beyond the section 1382 limitation period.
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