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Originally Posted by RedskinRat
Serious question: If the guy on trial was in jail instead of out on bail could the procecution keep asking for a delay ad infinitum?
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Actually, since every individual has a right to a speedy trial, regardless of whether he is in jail or out on bail, the analysis doesn't change. If ST's attorneys wanted to push this case, they could. I'm sure any extensions they are seeking are being agreed to by ST's attorneys as well. There's really not any reason to deny the prosecution's request because at this point they've already got everything they need anyway. The longer this drags on, the more likely you are giving the two sides to come to a plea agreement (or the prosecution to decide to drop the case outright).