Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

how long can some one be detained , bail was set ,but could not make bail, being awaiting pre trial for six months.......D.A. keeps posponeing


Asked on 1/27/10, 9:25 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Stuart Austin Austin Law Associates, PC

If the case is a felony. A bail application, for the client's release, would have to be granted after the District Attorney was charged with 90 days of adjournments under 30.30 2b. A dismissal would occur after 6 months.

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Answered on 2/01/10, 2:18 pm


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