Yes, the right to a speedy trial is embodied in the US Constitution and all states have some sort of statutory time-period in which a trial must take place.
If the charges against you were dismissed, (that means they "went away" just tlike they never existed), then you don't have a trial, speedy or otherwise.
I would file a motion to dismiss the case. If the prosecution has deprived the accused of his right to a speedy trial, the charges must be dismissed. Four continuances by the prosecution seems like too many to ensure the accused a speedy trial. I suggest you talk with a criminal defense attorney ASAP (if you are not already represented) , as you will need a good lawyer on your side to get the charges dropped or a speedy trial.
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"Speedy" trial does not apply to the sentencing portion of the trial.
Once the charges have been brought, a statute of limitations no longer applies. The speedy trial aspect of things is open to interpretation.
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.
It holds the rights to the accused of a speedy trial, an impartial jury, to be told of charges, and a lawyer.
The Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to a speedy trial.
The Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to a speedy trial.
The sixth amendment gives us the right to a speedy trial
"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).
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.