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"Speedy Trial" is a law enforcement/court slang phrase referring to the constitutional guarantee right of a speedy trial and refers to the 90 day period from indictment or charge to the start of the actual trial. The right to a "speedy" trial may be waived by defense counsel (usually requested in order to prepare for the trial presentation).
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Can a judge decline a speedy trial request if the accused has a parole Holt?
The Sixth Amendment grants the right to a speedy trial, meaning that the state can't delay commencement of a trial indefinitely, especially if the defendant is being held in jail while awaiting trial. If the defendant is already on parole, has violated that parole, and is being held in custody, then there is no speedy trial violation because the defendant would be in custody, anyway. Under those circumstances, a judge could deny a dismissal motion based on a speedy trial violation.
How long does a judge have to sentence someone in a speedy trial?
"Speedy" trial does not apply to the sentencing portion of the trial.
Get forms for a fast and speedy trial?
There are foms to waive speedy trial, but there are no forms necessary to request it. Speedy trial is understood to always exist because it is guaranteed in the Constitution.
How long can someone charged with murder in the state of Pennsylvania be held before trial starts?
Speedy trial regulations usually require that the trial begin within 90 days of the arraignment. HOWEVER- it is not uncommon for either the defense and/or the prosecution to request, and receive, a "waiver of speedy trial" in order to prepare their case.
Is not being extradited a violation of speedy trial rights?
No. If you are being held by another jurisdiction for something else they do not have to rush there to extradite you.
Which amendment deals with the right to a speedy trial?
The sixth amendment gives us the right to a speedy trial
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.
What kind of trial is everyone entitled to?
speedy trial
Right to a speedy trial is incorporated in the term?
The Speedy Trial Clause is a clause of of the 6th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Protections given to the citizens accused of crimes such as right to a lawyer and right to speedy trial?
right to lawyer, speedy trial
What can happen if one's right to a speedy trial is denied?
It can't be denied. It is in the Constitution that you have the right to a speedy and public trial. That doesn't mean the trial will be a quick trial, it means the trial will be started quickly. If that isa denied, than you can sue them, or appeal, or try to take it to the Supreme Court.Another View: I assume you are still being held in jail - file a Writ of Habeus Corpus citing the denial of your Constitutional right to a speedy trial. This should have the effect of releasing you from custody. After consultation with an attorney you can come to a decision as to whether you wish to bring suit or not.
Does a Patton decision allow a person to waive their right to a speedy trial?
No, it has nothing to do with the right to a speedy trial. It refers to the waiver of acceptance of a unanimous jury verdict in a case at trial.
