A person who has been arrested and is currently in custody has gone to court on 4 occasions. According to the court docket, a "jail arraignment" took place at the first court appearance. The person has not yet been asked to enter a plea or been told by the judge what charges are being filed against them. It has been 3 weeks.
Does this not violate constitutional rights in someway?
If it does not, does it violate the rule that a person must usually have an arraignment hearing within 72 hours from the time of arrest?
2007-05-13 23:30:39 · 4 answers · asked by ♥ Ruby ♥ 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Would the judges secretary be considered a court solicitor?
2007-05-13 23:45:25 · update #1
It is a violation of the persons rights get a court solicitor to help you.~~
2007-05-13 23:39:46 · answer #1 · answered by burning brightly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-06-10 22:25:05 · answer #2 · answered by Roberto 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At the first trip to court you should have received paperwork from them detailing the charges against you.
The court secretary can not help you except in assisting with getting copies of your paperwork. The secretary is not a court solicitor. Solicitor=lawyer.
2007-05-14 00:25:25 · answer #3 · answered by elaeblue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 72 hour period cited by Answerman is correct, although the clock stops ticking on weekends. In other words, don't get arrested on the Friday before a holiday weekend.
2016-05-17 21:21:40 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋