Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas
How long can you be held?
My ex-husband was arrested for possession of a controlled substance 4 grams. He has been held in the county jail now for about 30-40 days. I called to see when his court date is & was told that he had not even been indicted yet and that they had until the end of this grand jury session to do so. Well, that is not until June. If he is unable to make bail & they never indict, can they really hold him there from October until June? That just doesn't seem right.
Asked on 11/14/03, 3:41 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Basil Hoyl
Law office of Basil Hoyl
Re: How long can you be held?
The United States Supreme Court in Barker V. Wingo decided speedy trial matters.
http://www.reasonable-doubt.com
Answered on 11/15/03, 12:16 pm
Related Questions & Answers
-
How long can you be held? My ex-husband was arrested for possession of a controlled... Asked 11/14/03, 3:41 pm in United States Texas Criminal Law
-
Criminal Record I was arrested for a bad check and some traffic violations. I plead... Asked 11/13/03, 6:05 pm in United States Texas Criminal Law
-
Personal Criminal Record How do you go about correcting information in/on a criminal... Asked 11/11/03, 3:50 pm in United States Texas Criminal Law
-
Bailed my daughter out of texas jail i bailed my daughter out of denton county of... Asked 11/09/03, 11:10 pm in United States Texas Criminal Law
-
Deferred adjudication expungment and/or file sealed Can I have my record expunged... Asked 11/03/03, 10:21 am in United States Texas Criminal Law
Looking for something else?
10,200 active attorneys ready to answer your legal questions today.
Featured Attorneys
Earn additional revenue and grow your business.
