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Question about waiver of speedy trial

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neo_1956

Junior Member
What is the name of your state? FL

A friend was arrested nearly 6 months ago for reckless burning of land and has been on pre trial house arrest since he was released from the county jail. He has given up his rights to a speedy trial at the request of his defense attorney, but hasn't been formally charged by the state's attorney's office. He as been told different things about how long the procecutor has to bring formal charges.

Can anyone advise what the actual time limit is.

Thanks
 


seniorjudge

Senior Member
If you committed a felony, it could be many years before the charge is filed against you.

If it is a misdemeanor, the government has a year to file the charges.

These are very general rules.

There can be no waiver of a speedy trial until charges are filed.
 

neo_1956

Junior Member
state I am in is florida
thanks for your help but can you help me again. how long can they hold him on house arrest before they charge him.
 

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