Legal Question in Criminal Law in Pennsylvania

Average time between filing date and trial?

After the court made a scheduling mistake, I was told I would receive a mailing stating my true trial date within 2 months.

Those 2 months were over almost a year ago now.

I understand that I waived my right to a speedy trial but in doing so, I never imagined a less than speedy trial would expand over a years time.

Is such a length normal?

Jan. '07 was the original month that my case was filed. March was the month I was supposed to be mailed with a new trial date.

Frankly, I'm afraid to remind the court of this- thinking that maybe I could've ''fallen through the cracks'' and that by the time they realize, they would drop charges.

Is this possible?

I have 3 misdemeanors.

Misdemeanors grade 1, 1 & 3.

I'm currently serving a 1 year probation for the only other crime I've committed.

My officer tells me to ''wait it out.''

Would that be wise?

If I do choose to wait or even remind and have been completely stable throughout the year, what would serve as the most likely sentence they would give?

Yes, I realize there are numerous questions- I simply like numerous opinions!

Thank you.

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