Q: Please I need clarification on inmates civil rights.
My husband is taking a deal and it feels wrong. His speedy trial rights were violated by 3-5 months. I can explain why there's a spread of a few months there. His court appointed lawyer told me they released him on own regoc so dismissal is out of the question. If that's true why even have the law? Wouldn't the DA shrug off a release as long as he still gets to charge everyone? He builds a strong case while inmates (or witnesses) memory fades. He's already in OSP so his release meant nothing to us. Also at the beginning of all of this the DA indicted him and his time ran out so he went ahead and re-indicted him. Even said he would continue to do so as long as he needs to. Is that even legal??? They were going to double charge him in two different cases for the same car. The DA is not acting legally I feel, and his lawyer isn't on our side. Also I have made many attempts to contact her and weeks later she will answer me. I have to beg her to talk to my husband... Can you give me advice?
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