If there is going to be a new trial, it is better for it to happen now rather than a few years from now. Last year, Mr. Frosh's office won a significant victory in Jones v. State, persuading the Court of Appeals that a defendant's delay can bar his right to seek a new trial. The idea is that, as time goes by, witnesses may die or move out of state, or their memories may fade, making prosecution difficult. As the most recent Adnan Syed hearing showed, the key witnesses are still available to testify; that may not be the case two years from now.