Q: Can Idaho violate your right to speedy trial when you made no delays and showed up every time
I plead not guilty, and said from day one "take it to the box, no deals" my lawyer made a motion that was overruled "that court conjeste could not be help and would be not prejudicial to me according to the judge who also sat on the appeal for the case which also had a motion for appeal on prosecutorial misconduct
A: Judges will ofttimes resort to the “record” to “prove” that something you said or the way your mouth moved or a facial tic of your lawyer WAIVED your constitutional right to a speedy trial. Problem is that this right only applies if you’re still in custody (180 days)! Most people would rather plead guilty after 2 weeks if it meant they could get out, e en if they’re not guilty and thought they could beat the charge! That’s what’s wrong with Idaho justice! Our speedy trial (if in custody( needs to be changed to 45 days and (if already bonded) it should be 180 days!
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