Legal Question in Criminal Law in Arizona

Is it too late?

My son sat for two years in an Apache County Jail with no bond and no trial. He signed a plea bargain because he couldn't take it anymore. He said ''anything'' was better than ''this''. How can the state of Arizona justify, for any reason, that two years qualifies as a speedy trial? His attorney stopped contact with us during this process, and we didn't even know until it was done. Is it too late for recourse? If I could have afforded a high dollar attorney I would have already did it.


Asked on 11/05/02, 10:32 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Charles Aspinwall Charles S. Aspinwall, J.D., LLC

Re: Is it too late?

Whether or not your son was unconstitutionally denied a speedy trial depends upon a careful analysis of the court records to determine why it took 2 years to dispose of his case. Such an opinion cannot be given from your post as it lacks essential facts. Your best resort is to contact a criminal defense attorney in your town and ask him/her to look into the matter.

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Answered on 11/05/02, 12:08 pm
Joseph Jacobs Jacobs & Lowder

Re: Is it too late?

YOU NEED TO IMMEDIATLY CONTACT AN ARIZONA ATTORNEY IN THE CITY WHERE THE COURT PROCEEDINGS TOOK PLACE. PAY SOMEONE $500 OR SO TO LOOK INTO IT...CIVIL RIGHTS CLAIMS USUALLY HAVE A TWO YEAR PERIOD TO SUE. IT MAY NOT BE TOO LATE. CONTACT THE ARIZONA BAR ASSOCIATION NOW.

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Answered on 11/05/02, 4:10 pm


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