Pre-indictment Delay

The issue of preaccusation (preindictment) delay presents a question of constitutional law.  We review a trial court's resolution of such questions de novo, to determine whether the court's interpretation and application of the law are correct.  State v. Passmore, 2010 MT 34, ¶ 23, 355 Mont. 187, 225 P.3d 1229.