QUESTION
How long can you be held in county jail with no indictment being brought?
Asked on Oct 05th, 2012 on Criminal Law - New Jersey
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This case is being charged as a third degree felony, domestic violence case. My friend has been in for 60 days with no word.
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If bond was set and he was not able to post bond, then he sits until trial. Does he have an attorney
Answered on Oct 09th, 2012 at 10:32 AM
Leonard A. Kaanta
In Michigan, he must have a preliminary exam if 12 days.
Answered on Oct 09th, 2012 at 7:24 AM
Michael J. Breczinski
Usually you are brought in front of a judge within 72 hours and read the charges and start with all court proceedings. If nothing at all was done and he was never in court then he should get a lawyer. That lawyer could petition for a writ of Habeaus Corpus to get him released.
Answered on Oct 08th, 2012 at 10:57 PM
Indefinitely unless he can pay bail.
Answered on Oct 08th, 2012 at 10:49 PM
He should hire a lawyer immediately. There are certain motions that may be filed to get bond set so he can get out pending trial.
Answered on Oct 08th, 2012 at 10:47 PM
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Friend should have been in front of a judge explaining charge within a few days. Contact local public defender for help.
Answered on Oct 08th, 2012 at 10:46 PM
Gary Moore
He could post the bail and get out. If the bail is too high he can file a motion to reduce is bail. He needs a lawyer for this. Call me, if you like.
Answered on Oct 08th, 2012 at 10:11 PM