why would someones pretrial be over a month away??
2007-07-18 06:05:53 · 2 answers · asked by NOLA 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Wouldn't they be out on bond right now???
2007-07-18 06:09:18 · update #1
A pretrial hearing need not be immediate. When it's scheduled is a matter of state procedure - each state varies.
In some states there can be a pre-trial hearing very quickly after arrest, to determine whether probable cause exists to bind someone over for trial (in some states it's actually called a probable cause hearing) and in others it's some time later.
And whether they're out pending trial is a matter for a judge, usually at a bail hearing - they can be released either on bond or without bail.
2007-07-19 07:35:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be because that's the courts next available Pre-Trial date!
This also allows you ample time to contact an attorney and have him/her prepare for any issue they wish to address during pre-trial proceedings!
Best wishes.
2007-07-18 13:11:17 · answer #2 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋