Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

If a person was arrested 3days after detectives find a firearm and is currently incarcerated and has served 7 months jail time in a NYCDOC facility and there is no evidence or DNA proving the inmate had possession of the weapon how long can the city hold them ?


Asked on 2/28/11, 10:23 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Jason Stern Law Offices of Jason Stern

It sounds as though he is in jail while he awaits trial because he hasn't posted bail. If his legal aid attorney isn't returning your calls, you might want to hire a private attorney.

The constitutional right to a speedy trial is somewhat slower in New York than the framers of the US constitution intended!

Good luck!

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Answered on 2/28/11, 11:20 am
peter bark bark & karpf

It's hard to give an answer based upon the information you give. Was the gun found in your home? Were you indicted? What does your lawyer say?

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Answered on 2/28/11, 4:25 pm


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