How long does a court have to bring in a dwi case?

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my husband wass arrested and arrainged so on and so forth on aug 15th there was a court hearing but the town didnt want it he was sent to county here it is the end of sept and we havent heard anything

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Matthew Hug ·
You are talking about his statutory and constitutional right to a speedy trial; and generally speaking the prosecution has six months -- but, this can be a very complicated calculation depending upon whether adjournments were granted on consent of the parties. In any event, your husband needs an attorney immediately.
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Eric Rothstein ·
Misdemeanor - 90 days; felony - 6 months. However, not all days count as there are a variety of exclusions.
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Ronald Mcgaw ·
There is a time limit by which the People (i.e., the District Attorney) must state on the record that they are ready for trial. There should still be plenty of time for your husbands case to be prosecuted, although calculating the exact time frames can be rather complicated. You should (a) speak with an attorney soon, and (b) NOT contact the court or the DA to inquire as to why things are taking so long. Don't wake a sleeping dog.
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