2007-08-22 04:50:33 · 3 answers · asked by njsjcf 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
No and yes. In California, there is 977 of the penal code, that allows the attorney to appear on behalf of the client. The client signs a form (in a felony) or in a misdemeanor the attorney, with the court's approval, may do so without a form. This allows the defendant not to have to come to every court appearance. It also allows the attorney to make time waivers and that would include the right to a speedy trial.
If the defendant is there, he or she can object to a waiver of a speedy trial. So it depends.
2007-08-22 05:04:10 · answer #1 · answered by Songbyrd JPA ✡ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the right to speedy trial is very subjective to the courts, need more facts
2007-08-22 12:16:25 · answer #2 · answered by goz1111 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The client is always the Boss.
2007-08-22 11:55:24 · answer #3 · answered by PATRICIA MS 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋