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amberjenkins
Jul 5, 2012, 08:05 AM
Who has the right to ask for a speedy trial when the court day has been postponed 3 times and it has been going on for over a hole year?

JudyKayTee
Jul 5, 2012, 08:07 AM
Who has the right to ask for a speedy trial when the court day has been postponed 3 times and it has been going on for over a hole year?


The accused.

AK lawyer
Jul 5, 2012, 08:12 AM
... hole year?

Is that the opposite of a leap-year?

The question depends upon a lot of variables, including the state or other jurisdiction, and the reason for the postponements.