Legal Question in Family Law in Mississippi

Misdemeanor Domestic Violence

I was arrested on May 4 and let out of jail after 30 minutes of processing because the arresting officer said I seemed fine and saw no reason to keep me over night.I was never arraingned and have not had the chance to enter a plea.Since the arrest my wife has told me to comply with specific demands of hers regarding our divorce and has stated that if I do so she would drop the charge aginst me.I am completly innocent and believe that she did this to protect her assests and give her grounds for divorce.I granted most of her requests because this charge can potentially ruin my career.However, I refused to give her full custody of our 21 month old boy ( I was a stay at home dad for 4 months).She became upset and threatened to pursue the charge.A week later I recieved a letter stating that my date for trial is mid November.Can I make a ligitimate argument that my right to a speedy trial has been violated?


Asked on 8/15/06, 3:14 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Mary Milek Milek Law Firm

Re: Misdemeanor Domestic Violence

Can I make a ligitimate argument that my right to a speedy trial has been violated?

No. Most likely the judge in the criminal case will not hear the matter until your divorce action is over. You need an attorney working on both cases. If you try to do this yourself, you could be in real trouble.

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Answered on 8/16/06, 9:08 am


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