Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

what does it mean when defendent has waived his right to a speedy trial


Asked on 4/23/10, 10:35 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Craig Epifanio Craig Epifanio, P.A.

Without going into a long dissertation, it basically means that the defendant has waived his statutory to hold the TRIAL within 90 days for a misdemeanor and 175 days for a felony. Speedy trial can also be redemanded but that is a separate issue.

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Answered on 4/28/10, 1:43 pm


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