Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida
process from arrest to trial
What is the process from time of arrest to trial?
I realize the defendant has X number of days to state his plea, then the state has X number of days to state the charges, etc. How do I find out what the full process is and what to expect? It's a felony charge - lewd & lascivious molestation child under 16. f
Asked on 10/31/07, 9:53 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Valerie Masters
Valerie Masters, P.A.
Re: process from arrest to trial
You can look at the Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure. A charge that serious can take a year or more to go to trial, I wouldnt rely on the statutes.
Answered on 11/01/07, 10:11 am
Edward J. Chandler
Law Office of Edward J. Chandler, P.A.
Re: process from arrest to trial
A felony charge shall be brought to trial within 175 days. This is the speedy trial rule 3.191 in Florida.
Answered on 11/13/07, 12:49 pm
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