Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York
Speedy Trial?
I was arrested for embezellment on 10/04. Was arrigned, am out on bail and nothing has happened since. What is the time limit for bringing this before a grand jury? What constitutes a speedy trial? Thanks.
Asked on 3/07/05, 5:57 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Speedy Trial?
If its a felony, the speedy trial period is 6 months, usually calculated as 184 days. However, if your attorney consented to any adjournment, that time is not counted against the speedy trial period.
Answered on 3/07/05, 7:25 pm
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