In this case we are called upon to interpret and apply the provisions of California Penal Code section 1382 which require that a criminal defendant, in most felony cases, be brought to trial within 60 days after the filing of an accusatory pleading. In particular, we consider the effect of that statute in relation to the traditional power of trial counsel to control the proceedings.
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