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by bruceytom on April 9th, 2008
To get an exact answer you will need to either consult the statutes of your state or ask a law professional in your state.
So many factors enter here. The US Constitution gives every citizen the 'right to a speedy trial'. This is very broad and can mean a lot of things.
The type of alleged crime, the type of trial and the current caseload of the courts enter.
If an accused wants to prolong the time, he can waive the right to speedy trial and there are also more delaying methods (ask a local lawyer).
If you want the trial ASAP, demand a speedy trial.
From the standpoint of a victim, a speedy trial is usually desirable for several reasons: It brings closure sooner. It lets injured parties return to normal sooner. It may increase the chances of conviction because witnesses and evidence are more accessible and memories are fresher.
Some prosecutors may want to delay for a time in order to gather more evidence and prepare witnesses.
Defense attorneys often want to delay for the same reason that a victim may want the trial sooner. Evidence can get lost and witnesses may move or forget details.
If the accused is in jail, he may want the trial sooner, but if he's out on bail, it may be to his advantage to delay.
I'm not a lawyer, but an informed layman. The above statements are very general. You can ask an attorney or paralegal, look up the statutes (laws) online or in a law library or call legal aid.
Does this begin to answer your question?
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