Westchester, IL asked in Criminal Law for Indiana

Q: Does a sealed warrent violate your sixth amendment right to a speedy trial if sealed for over 2 years while incarcerated

I was incarcerated for 2 and a half years and the evidence they sealed it on was dna. I served 4 yrs and 8 months so far. Th warrent was sealed for 2 years and a couple months

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Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL

A: If it was merely an arrest warrant, I do not have an opinion.

However, if was a warrant issued based on an indictment or information, then you should look at the Supreme Court case of Doggett v. United States

Gary Kollin

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