Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

federal law-in Sac, CA

In fed. if the defendent asks for a speedy trial and his federal defender later convinces him to waive time (agianst the clients best intrest!) can there be any action taken (w/ a private attorney now on the case) to move back to a speedy trial. would it be grounds for a mistrial due to mis representation or are we just stuck w\ the consequence of a public pretender instead of defender?


Asked on 1/26/06, 12:42 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: federal law-in Sac, CA

This sounds like a good question to ask your new private attorney. Without second-guessing him or her, the general rule is to waive time and stretch everything out as far as possible if the defendant is free on bail, and to insist on a speedy trial if the defendant is in custody.

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Answered on 1/26/06, 1:44 am


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