Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

my boyfriend was arrested in socorro texas 52 days ago. He has still not recieved a court date. I have tried calling everyone to get his court date soon. I know everyone has a right to a speedy trial and in texas it is 60 days. We don't have money for a lawyer and the DA won't talk to us. How would I go about getting a court date or getting the case dropped once the 60 days are up?


Asked on 2/07/11, 4:07 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Cynthia Henley Cynthia Henley, Lawyer

There is no right to a speedy trial in 60 days. He may be entitled to a bond he can make or a personal bond depending on the charge and his criminal record. The case will not be "dropped" because 60 days has passed.

Your boyfriend, not you, should write a letter to the court advising the court that he wants a speedy trial. (This does not mean what you think it does - it is a protection for in the future in the event of many, many resets or delays - think in terms of years.) The letter will bring the case to the court's attention and may get the court to schedule a court appearance. This could be good, and this could be bad. This sounds like a small town so whether the judge personally knowing your boyfriend's name may not be good.

I could answer this question with some precision if you post what he is charged with and of what his criminal background consists.

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Answered on 2/19/11, 5:29 pm


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