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[–] 25 points 10 months ago (2 children)

whatever happened to the right to a speedy trial? too many ppl give that up or is it not even asked anymore and you just have to know?

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  • [–] 10 points 10 months ago

    Sometimes lawyers do preliminary motions like to suppress unconstitutional search warrants or change of venue and stuff. If it's complex, it can take a while, and defense cannot request speedy trial if they're filing things, but you also don't necessarily want to forgo filing useful things.

    Also, if they violate the constitutional right to a speedy trial, you can file a habeas corpus or something and, even if you win, there's still no consequence except them shrugging and saying oops.

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