pending charges
My boyfriend is being charged with aiding and abeding second degree murder but his lawyer was had put in a notion to dismiss the charges due to lack of evidence so i was wondering how long would that take because it's been almost 7 months since then and still hasn't been sentenced yet...and i just feel like his lawyer isn't doing much
Asked on 5/15/08, 9:45 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Maury Beaulier612.240.8005
Minnesota Lawyers
Re: pending charges
Certainly a trial cannot proceed until the issue of probable cause has been decided. That is apparently the Motion that was filed. Until there is a ruling on that issue, the case remains in a holding pattern.
Certainly, any person chharged may demand a speedy trial. However, in many casees, there is no benefit to the request since memories fade and witnesses may become unavailable over the passage of time.
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Answered on 5/15/08, 11:04 am
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