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  • Jul 5, 2012, 08:05 AM
    amberjenkins
    Right to a speedy trial
    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?
  • Jul 5, 2012, 08:07 AM
    JudyKayTee
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by amberjenkins View Post
    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.
  • Jul 5, 2012, 08:12 AM
    AK lawyer
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by amberjenkins View Post
    ... 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.

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