QUESTION
How long does the courts have to set a court date before the charge is dismissed?
Asked on Apr 29th, 2012 on Criminal Law - Louisiana
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It's a criminal case and it's been three almost four months and I haven't heard anything.
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Michael R. Garber
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You have a long time to wait. For misdemeanors the time limit is 2 years and for felonies it's longer, unless you file a motion for speedy trial. Then I think the trial has to be within 60 days.
Answered on May 18th, 2012 at 11:46 AM