Legal Question in Criminal Law in Maryland

A Timely Manner For Discovery for Defendent

I have two questions. From the time the State's Attorney receives the evidence for a criminal trial, how long do they have to turn it over to the defense? What consitutes a ''timely manner''. Can the trial be postponed if tried before or after the 180 days?

I have looked everywhere and cannot find the answers to these two simple questions. Please help


Asked on 1/16/06, 5:33 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Re: A Timely Manner For Discovery for Defendent

Most State's Attorneys have an open file policy. Therefore once an attorney has entered his appearance, he can view all the evidence. A case may be postponed either before or after 180 days, depending on the circumstances.

Going to trial in a criminal case without a lawyer, is like handing your head to the State's Attorney on a silver platter.

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Answered on 1/16/06, 11:47 pm


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