Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Georgia

Speedy Trial Issue

In 1995 & 1996 I was stopped for DWLS in the State of Georgia. Both times I was arrested, jailed and posted bond. Both times I appeared in court, pleaded not guilty and requested counsel. I did not get scheduled for an arraingnment hearing until Nov. of 1997. At that time I had a public attorney who failed to notify me of the exact date and time of the hearing. Did the State of Georgia deny me right to speedy trial and do I have any recourse? Never during these proceedings did I give up my right to a speedy trial. And is there any recourse available because the Public Attorney never notified me of the exact date and time of the arraignment hearing?


Asked on 3/26/02, 10:17 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Sheldon G. Bardach Law Offices of Sheldon G. Bardach

Re: Speedy Trial Issue

You were not only denied a speedy trial, you were denied notice by an official of the County or State of Georgia. I'd say you have a right to have the judgment set aside, or bring an action for malpractice against the County or state.

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Answered on 3/26/02, 11:56 pm


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