Legal Question in Criminal Law in Iowa

A trial date was set for me on a class C felony for manufacturing meth. It is my understanding that even though I waived my right to a speedy trial I still have the right to be tried before a year is up. As the year approached my court appointed lawyer told me that he was not going to be ready, so we needed to waive the right to a trial within a year. The prosecuter objected to this but the judge allowed it. My lawyer did not explain things to me well but he did say that if the date was not moved he would step down as my counsil. I know that if the prosecution is not ready within the timeline the case can be dissmissed. I was ready. Since my lawyer was court appointed, and not ready, did I make a mistake by waiving the trial, could it have been dissmissed and my lawyer suckered me into getting it moved so he wouldn't look bad or get in trouble?

Asked on 2/15/12, 2:50 am

Robert Luedeman solo practitioner

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Hindsight is 20-20. Whether it was a good idea or not is now moot. best to look to your defense.

Answered on 2/15/12, 6:01 am

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