What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Missouri
A friend of mine was taken away last week in a small town crooked court. His charges dealt with a probation violation from 10 years ago that he was completely unaware of. His lawyer resigned the day before his court date and he appeared at the hearing in want of council. The judge did not appoint him one and threw him in jail. Another lawyer friend is filing a writ of Habeas Corpus for among many other things, the right to council. Does anyone know, once the court receives the writ, how long the process takes for him to be released? Even a half honest judge will see that his constitutional rights have been violated. Thanks for the help!
A friend of mine was taken away last week in a small town crooked court. His charges dealt with a probation violation from 10 years ago that he was completely unaware of. His lawyer resigned the day before his court date and he appeared at the hearing in want of council. The judge did not appoint him one and threw him in jail. Another lawyer friend is filing a writ of Habeas Corpus for among many other things, the right to council. Does anyone know, once the court receives the writ, how long the process takes for him to be released? Even a half honest judge will see that his constitutional rights have been violated. Thanks for the help!