Questione giuridica chiave
Whether the criminal proceedings violated the constitutional and Convention right to a hearing within a reasonable time.
Decisione estratta
No violation occurred: the investigation, first-instance proceedings, and cantonal appeal were each of acceptable duration in light of the case's complexity and procedural steps required.
Motivazione estratta
The court reviewed the overall length, noted no unexplained multi-month inactivity, and emphasized that some idle periods are inevitable. The investigation lasted about 26 months in a complex drug case; first instance and cantonal appeal were also not excessive.