Legal Question in Criminal Law in Mississippi

i have been going to court for almost six years for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. I was indicted over five years ago. how long can they continue to take me to court?


Asked on 4/05/12, 6:34 pm

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Wayne Woodall Wayne Woodall Attorney

UNTIL THE CASE IS HEARD BY A JURY, DISMISSED FOR OTHER REASONS OR UNTIL YOU DECIDE TO ENTER A PLEA OF GUILTY TO THE OFFENSE AND GO THROUGH SENTENCING.

YOU MIGHT CONSIDER CONTACTING COMPETENT COUNSEL TO FILE A MOTION FOR A SPEEDY TRIAL IF YOU ARE DISMAYED ABOUT THE DELAYS.

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Answered on 1/07/13, 9:42 am


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