How long will it take to get a criminal court date?

Question

Ok i was arrested over a month ago. I made a stupid phone call (prank) phone call to a co worker thinking it was funny which it was... well the guy got mad and called the police and decided to press charges. I was arrested and released no bail or jail or anything like that. I was charged with terrorstic threats the case was transferred to the county procecuters office. Since the indident the guy says he doesnt want to pursue the charge anymore. I had my lawyer contact the proscuters office and they stated they are having trouble getting ahold of the victim i have still not heard anything... I have since been suspended from work because of this because i have a public job. Its been 5 weeks now suspended without pay... anyone have any knowledge about how much longer this may take?? I live in NJ

I have never steped foot in a court room

I cant plead guilty or take plea if im charged with this crime chances are im going to lose my job..Besides i havent even had the chance to do so beings i havent heard anything about the case since being arrested... If it takes years ill be out of work for years i cant go back to work untill the out come of the court decison. The prosecution is aware that i am out of work because of this though my lawyer as contacted the procsecution but like i said they said they cant get ahold of the victim so im still waiting it out.. its been 5 weeks at this point. If they decide to prosecute doesnt have to go to a grand jury since it is an indictable charge??

Answer 1

Terrorist threats tend to make ones life inconvenient. Next time use your brain!

Answer 2

It could take weeks, or months, or years for the prosecutor to follow up.....

The only thing you can do to speed it up is offer a plea bargain, or plead guilty. Other than that, if you wait it out, the clock (statute of limitations) might preclude any prosecution -- but that could take years.