Speedy Trial Is An Important Constitutional Right
A defendant has the right to a speedy trial. By asserting the right to a speedy trial, the defendant can prevent the government’s requests for additional time to further investigate a case or to extend a defendant’s time in pretrial custody.
The Right to a Speedy Trial is Protected in State and Federal Court
The federal 6th Circuit Court of Appeals addressed the issue of speedy trial rights in the recent case of United States v Richardson (decided July 2015). Richardson sought dismissal of the case because of the nearly two-year delay between the second indictment and trial. The judge denied the motion because Richardson did not meet the four factors relevant to a Sixth Amendment Speedy Trial Claim.
The four factors are:
- the length of the delay,
- the reason for the delay,
- the timeliness of the defendant’s assertion of the right, and
- prejudice.
Michigan Criminal Defense Attorney That Can Help With All Issues Relative to Criminal Law
The United States Constitution, and especially the Bill of Rights, state many protections for people charged with or suspected of committing crimes; one of the most important is the speedy trial right. A criminal defendant has the right to demand a trial be held expeditiously so that witnesses have fresh memories and there are no governmental shenanigans done to prejudice a defendant in any way. The attorneys at LEWIS & DICKSTEIN, P.L.L.C. are specialists in representing people charged with criminal offenses and suspected of criminal offenses. The firm’s attorneys have decades of experience handling only criminal cases. LEWIS & DICKSTEIN, P.L.L.C. has a reputation of excellence and success that is unmatched.
Our attorneys are well respected by judges, lawyers, and current and former clients. Many of the firm’s attorneys have served in judicial capacities and have served as instructors at legal conferences, teaching other lawyers the ins and outs of practicing criminal law. The lawyers at LEWIS & DICKSTEIN, P.L.L.C. take their obligation of protecting people against the Government very seriously. They take great pride in standing in between our firm’s clients and the Government, making sure that our client’s speedy trial rights are protected, and the playing field is equal and fair. If you have criminal law issues, problems, or questions, please call LEWIS & DICKSTEIN, P.L.L.C. We look forward to helping you and are “not afraid to win.”
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