2007-02-06 17:49:54 · 5 answers · asked by GLENN A 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
It just means your case must go to trial in a reasonable amount of time. Most states require a criminal case to go to trial in a given length of time. Now, that time only begins after you have been charged or arrested. You can be investigated forever. Some cases linger for years until some investigative lead results in charges and arrests.
Most delays in trials are caused by defendants filing motions to delay the trial.
2007-02-06 18:35:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats the right of all defendants-the right to a speedy trial (it says so in the Bill of Rights I believe)
2007-02-06 18:19:55 · answer #2 · answered by Terry Z 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just that, the parameters of what justifies a speedy trial can vary. In most states it is 360 days if you are on bail, 180 if you are incarcerated, but continuances and other things can stall this process.
2007-02-10 16:20:31 · answer #3 · answered by Rhode Island Red 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
any dedendant can have a speedy trial its only useful if you are in jail waiting for your court date. if you are bonded out its better to delay as long as possible...
2007-02-07 03:20:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is a right. Its in the bill of rights? Whats your question?
2007-02-06 17:58:09 · answer #5 · answered by zebj25 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋