U.S. Supreme Court to Review Speedy Trial Case
Missouri Lawyers Media › September 14, 2009
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The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Monday to review an appeal brought by a man who claims his speedy trial rights were violated.
The federal Speedy Trial Act gives criminal defendants the right to have a trial within 70 days of indictment or first appearance, whichever is later. If defendants aren't tried within this 70-day period, the pending charges will be dismissed, according to the law.See the full content of this document
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U.S. Supreme Court to Review Speedy Trial Case
Defendant Taylor James Bloate says his rights were violated when then-Senior U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh, of the Eastern District of Missouri, denied his motion to dism...
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