Legal Question in Criminal Law in Pennsylvania
due process right to a speedy trial
my son is incarcerated and had not been brought to trial.he had violated his probation thereforth cannot be granted bail.do 180days to be trialed apply in his case?
Asked on 6/21/08, 11:01 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
John Gibson
John W. Gibson, Esquire
Re: due process right to a speedy trial
I think the answer is yes but you need to check with local counsel. Defendants often sign waivers of the rule in order to obtain a continuance. I don't think the detainer gives the prosecution more time to try him.
Answered on 6/21/08, 12:47 pm
Daniel Cevallos
Cevallos & Wong, LLP
Re: due process right to a speedy trial
Feel free to call our offices to discuss.
Answered on 6/21/08, 3:13 pm
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