What is the name of your state? Texas
I'm not sure how much info to give but here are the basics..
Sister was arrested in July 05 for burglary to a building. She was supposed to have her stuff out of her storage shed by July 1, went on July 2 and cut the lock. It was her stuff but since she passed the date, it became property of owner of shed. Ok.. the city had a rash of burglaries to sheds the previous year and they have also charged her with those. They have not spoken to her ONE time since in jail. She has had hearings set every month for a bond reduction so she can get out but each time, the morning of-they are cancelled. The next one is set for Jan 9. The detective told my brother that he thinks she did it and was going to keep her in jail as long as he could and it appears he IS doing it. BUT... is there ANYTHING that can be done? How long can they keep cancelling hearings? She hasn't had anything done whatsoever. Everyone tells us they can't do this but they are. Do we just have to sit and ride it out and see how long they do this or is there something that can be done. What happened to right to a speedy trial and where does this come into play? ANY advice would be appreciated. This is a tiny little Texas town and it all seems like a joke to me. They stop my nephew repeatedly.. sometimes 10 times a day and we've been told that is also illegal but they do it. Anything, anyone can ad would be appreciated. We do have an attorney but are really starting to question is he doing what he should do. His response when they cancel is just to set another hearing (which is always a month away) and says we just have to wait.
Please any advice?
I'm not sure how much info to give but here are the basics..
Sister was arrested in July 05 for burglary to a building. She was supposed to have her stuff out of her storage shed by July 1, went on July 2 and cut the lock. It was her stuff but since she passed the date, it became property of owner of shed. Ok.. the city had a rash of burglaries to sheds the previous year and they have also charged her with those. They have not spoken to her ONE time since in jail. She has had hearings set every month for a bond reduction so she can get out but each time, the morning of-they are cancelled. The next one is set for Jan 9. The detective told my brother that he thinks she did it and was going to keep her in jail as long as he could and it appears he IS doing it. BUT... is there ANYTHING that can be done? How long can they keep cancelling hearings? She hasn't had anything done whatsoever. Everyone tells us they can't do this but they are. Do we just have to sit and ride it out and see how long they do this or is there something that can be done. What happened to right to a speedy trial and where does this come into play? ANY advice would be appreciated. This is a tiny little Texas town and it all seems like a joke to me. They stop my nephew repeatedly.. sometimes 10 times a day and we've been told that is also illegal but they do it. Anything, anyone can ad would be appreciated. We do have an attorney but are really starting to question is he doing what he should do. His response when they cancel is just to set another hearing (which is always a month away) and says we just have to wait.
Please any advice?