Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey

Speedy Trial 3

I have been doing research on speedy trial for a family member. I have come up with a few websites that state that in NJ a case must be brought to trial within 180 days. what it does not state is does that mean from time of arrest or from idictment. I really need help with this.. And that to determine a vilolation of the right, to follow the factors discussed in Barker v wingo (1972) Please help...


Asked on 11/22/06, 12:39 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

Re: Speedy Trial 3

I suggest your family member get a good attorney and that you take his or her advice. Speedy trial is never really an issue in NJ. What is his or her prejudice as a result of the delay? Most case take about a year to go to trial. When the case is more serious and the attorney is good, it takes more than a year. We actually have a case that is over 4 years old right now. Its the oldest case in the county. I honestly think you are wasting your time and that your tims would be much better spent researching the evidence and substantive issues in the case.

However, I'm always open to being proven wrong, so feel free to email me with some additional facts.

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Answered on 11/22/06, 1:30 pm


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