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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.
Which amendment deals with the right to a speedy trial?
The sixth amendment gives us the right to a speedy trial
In what year did Congress pass the federal Speedy Trial Act?
The law wasn't passed by Congress, it is contained in the 6th amendment to the US Contitution. Various states have various stautes that define 'Speedy Trial' but it may vary from state-to-state.
Where is a speedy trial held?
"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).
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
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.
Is there a speedy trial time frame for the US Supreme Court?
No. The right to a 'speedy trial' only exists for your initial trial. There are no such 'rights' attached to subsequent appeals and judicial porcesses.
Is the right to a speedy trial constitutional?
Yes, the Sixth Amendment requires that someone charged with a crime must be given a fair and speedy trial.
