Legal Question in Criminal Law in Missouri

if you have been arrested and sent to jail without going to trial and the police have no evdience that you committed a crime.How long can they hold you?


Asked on 10/08/10, 9:10 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Michael R. Nack Michael R. Nack, Attorney at Law

The police can hold you for 24 hours without you being charged, and then you must be released. If you have been charged wtih a crime and you are not able to make bail, then you will stay in custody until there is a plea or a trial. Of course, an attorney may be able to help you with a bail problem.It sounds to me like you (or someone you know)needs to hire an attorney. I have handled hurndreds of criminal cases in the thirty-three years I have been practicing law, and I would be happy to speak with you. Please feel free to contact me at my office.

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Answered on 10/13/10, 8:22 pm


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