Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

prolonged prosecution

I have been charged with attempted grand larson and they have postponed my court dates for over a year. It has been postponed on more than five ocassions as well as changing my lawyer 3 times. I have a P.D. I have been trying to get on with my life and I want to move out of state because there is nothing here for work or a futeure here for me. What can i do? Don't I have the right to a speedy trial?? i don;t have money, i'm poor, and i don't know what to do? The main reason they keep postponing it is because they have nothing on me. I didn't do anything. Please, help me if you can. Thank you.


Asked on 6/15/03, 4:26 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Andrew Nitzberg Andrew Nitzberg & Associates

Re: prolonged prosecution

I am sorry this has been imposed on you. Yes, you have a right to a speedy trial. however, you can waive that right. That may be what has happened. Changing lawyers will slow things down.

You are welcome to a consultation at no fee at my offices at 42 West 44th St. Please call for an appointment first (646) 591-5786.

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Answered on 6/16/03, 2:56 pm


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