How long does it take for a crime to go to trial?

Question

Also, if someone appeals a conviction, how long does it usually take for the next trial to happen?

Answer 1

Depends what kind of crime and how rich you are, some cases go to trial right away, some others take years, sometimes even going to trial they get away with murder, you never know..☺

Answer 2

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Answer 3

This depends upon what you mean by "crime." If you mean the offense itself, it may take some time for investigation, etc., to be complete and for charges to be filed. There is usually no time limit upon this process, although undue and prejudicial delay may violate the constitutional right to due process of law.

Once charges are filed, most jurisdictions have statutory time limits upon the commencement of trial, which may range from about 30 to about 90 days. These time limits can usually be exceeded with a showing of good cause by the prosecution or with the consent of the defendant. Due to this, most highly complex or very serious crimes are rarely tried within these time limits, and can be delayed for many months, and sometimes for years.

Even in the absence of statutory time limits, undue delay can violate the constitutional right to a speedy trial.

The length of time for a conviction to be appealed will necessarily vary by jurisdiction, but will certainly take at lease several months, and can sometimes take years. Additional delay may occur if the appeal goes from one jurisdiction to another, as in a state conviction which is challenged in state courts and then in federal courts.

Answer 4

Trial date depends on the backlog of the court you're falling under, the defense and prosecution motions and discovery period before they even set a trial date. It can run anywhere from 3 months to 2 years, easy.

Appeals on average take 2-3 years, as they are heard at a higher court with a HUGE backlog no matter where you live!

Answer 5

It's impossible to say. The time frame will vary from place to place depending upon that area's case load and capacity for staging trials. This is true for both trials and appeals.

Answer 6

Once you are charged with the crime the government have 90 days to trial you. This procedure is called a Speedy Trial, and the government have to complied with it. Good luck.

Answer 7

Depends on the type of crime since it involves paperwork in the D.A.'s office, the investigation as well as finding a judge/court date. Appeals take from an average of a year to three years...even longer. Once again, depending on the amount of cases on the docket.

Answer 8

In my experience, it took about a year. for an appeal, it would likely take another year. I don't know what they are doing in all that time? paper work?

Answer 9

they have 90 days to indite you it can take along time to go to trial deoends on how many in jail and if you plea bargain many factors