What is considered a quick and speedy trial?

CareGiver · #1 11-23-2005, 02:30 PM

Here in just a few days it will have been two years ago that he was arrested. He didn't do it in the first place the girl set him up. The only time they have gone to court was for a Protective Order renewal. In the Protective Order trial the Judge didn't even believe her. So he decided that the best thing he could do for both of them was put a injuction on both. But that has even been over
1 1/2 years ago. Why should it take so long?

Mr. Knowitall · #2 11-23-2005, 07:34 PM

So he has been criminally charged as of two years ago? What is the reason for the delay in commencing a trial?

CareGiver · #3 11-25-2005, 02:46 PM

We have no idea!! His Attny was going to see if they would just drop it due to the time delay and that was two or three weeks ago and she still couldn't tell us anything a week ago.

At some point over a year ago someone requested a meeting with the Prosecutor. We never could find out who it was or why. We couldn't even find out if it was his Attny or not. The girl in their office couldn't tell us and we never could talk to the Attny personally. That has been well over a year ago like with in about 4 or 5 months after the charges. That is all we know as far as delays.

Thank You!

aaron · #4 11-25-2005, 07:50 PM

The case of Kelly v State, 163 S.W.3d 722 (Tex. Crim. App. 2005) describes the four-part test Texas applies for a speedy trial analysis, as derived from Barker v Wingo, and further details how the parts are interpreted under Texas law.

CareGiver · #5 02-27-2007, 11:03 AM

I just wanted to say Thanks for all of your help. As it turns out the District Attny. dropped ALL charges. Looks like they had nothing to begin with and they figured out the girl was just out and out lying. It doesn't seem right but we are all just glad it is over. Thank You!