Q: in a federal case how long does it take for the actual triaal to start after arrest ?
my sister has been charged with nine counts of felony one drug trafficking , she was arrested back in july of this year and has not seen a judge yet .
A: This depends on a ton of factors. There is typically a lengthy pre-trial process in which the evidence is reviewed by both sides and negotiations regarding a potential plea are held. It is not uncommon for it to be six months to a year, or even longer, before an actual trail is held. Has bond been set? Does she have a lawyer?
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