Opinion ID: 860114
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Heading Rank: 4

Heading: Whether the defendant has been prejudiced?

Text: ¶21. Finally, concerning the issue of prejudice, Simmons has failed to demonstrate any prejudice whatsoever. Without a showing of prejudice Simmons cannot make out a claim of a due process violation. United States v. Antoine, 906 F.2d 1379 (9th Cir.), cert. denied, 498 U.S. 963 (1990). This factor weighs heavily against Simmons and in favor of the State. Nor do we find any argument that Simmons' defense has been curtailed or impaired because of any delay. As this Court stated in State v. Magnusen, 646 So. 2d 1275, 1285 (Miss. 1994), we will not infer prejudice to the defense out of the 'clear blue.' Under the totality of the Barker factors, weighed and considered together, we hold that the balance is struck in favor of the State. There is no merit to Simmons' claim of denial of a constitutional right to a speedy trial.