Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
Speedy Trial
I would like to know about the 6 th and 14 th amendment relating to California PC 1381. Case law is what I'm looking for to help my brother in-law.
Asked on 9/02/04, 5:10 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson
Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law
Re: Speedy Trial
1381 is a purely statutory remedy and is not dependent upon the constitution. The constitutional requirements often take a much longer period of time to elapse and you must be able to show prejudice. To find cases search the on line cases.
Answered on 9/06/04, 10:50 am