First Circuit -- US v. Harris

No error in judge not holding competency hearing sua sponte given that deft was prononced sane by expert.

Having counsel answer plea in original arraignment was not reversible error.

Speedy Trial Act appropriately tolled.

No error in accepting waiver of additional time to prepare via colloquy.

Reference by witness to deft's declining to provide DNA wasn't prejudicial, appropriately cured, invited by deft's opening statement.

Sufficient evidence.

No ineffective assistance in introduction of culpability-establishing statement, given that counsel might have thought that the witness would testify later.

US v. Harris