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Can an attorney submit a waiver of six month speedy trial rule without a signature of the client?
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∙ 14y ago
If the client has engaged the attorney to defend him he HAS abbrogated to the attorney the right tomake ceertain decisions for him. If you don't like your attorney's handling of the case, fire him and hire another one.
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What if your attorney will not file speedy trial for you?
Chances are your attorney knows better than you, and your speedy trial time hasn't accumlated yet. Speedy Trial does not mean what you think it means, most likely.
Do your lawyer have the right to waive your speedy trail with out your signature?
You retained your attorney to defend you and speak and act before the the court on your behalf. So the answer would be, yes. If as part of his legal strategy he chooses to "waive speedy" you should trust him. If you don't trust him, fire him, and retain different counsel.
How long can a preliminary hearing be postponed?
You will have to contact either your attorney or the prosecutor and request the delay. A preliminary hearing is part of the "speedy trial" process guaranteed by the Constitution and you will have to have very good reason for postponing it, or be asked to sign a "Waiver of Speedy Trial."
What is the time frame for a speedy trial in FL?
90 days, unless waived by the defendant or his attorney.
Does DNA testing stop the time limit for speedy trial?
Not necessarily but if you (or your attorney) waives "speedy" it makes no real difference. If you do not waive it, it will simply have to speed up the lab process.
Are divorce attorneys able to ensure a more speedy divorce?
YES. It is recommended that you get a divorce attorney to ensure a more speedy divorce. They will decide what happens and can keep track of it while you do other things with your life.
How long can a defendants attorney postpone a trial once charged?
Only as long as the Constitutional safeguard of "Speedy Trial" allows. While either the prosecution or the defense MAY request a waiver of "speedy," the other side MUST agree to it, usually set at 90 days. If the defense attempts to stall, eventually the prosecutor OR the court (in an effort to clear its docket) will apply pressure to the defense to plead their client, or go to trial.
Right to a speedy trial in Colorado for speeding tickets after pleading not guilty?
As a GENERAL rule the right to "speedy trial" runs within a 90 day time period. If the right to "speedy" was waived, it can run longer than that timeframe by mutual agreement between you (or your attorney) and the prosecutor.
What word means speedy and to go without food?
Run out
Rights to a 60day speedy trial in ca after withdrawal of time waiver?
If you, or your attorney, have voluntarily waived "speedy trial" it can be postponed again by mutual agreement between the prosecutor and defense up to several times thereafter.
When you go to jail how long until you get a court date?
The timeframe depends on what state you reside in. In most cases it can range from 90 to about 120 days. If your attorney has waived "speedy trial" it can be even longer. If you are represented by an attorney ask them.
What is the law regarding a speedy trial for a traffic violation in Arkansas?
Approximately 90 days from the arraignment. . . unless, you or your attorney agree to a continuance.
