I know my lawyer waived the right to a speedy - something before I even got a chance to talk to him. IDK if it was speedy trial or something else. Because when you're in jail you don't get a chance to talk to your lawyer. You'd think you would. But not in this jail. I coulda argued I suppose, but it was important to get out of jail so I could take care of my shit. It was a bondable offense, but if they had some how managed to get a judge to approve no bail (which they tried in a baffling and rare attempt at law enforcement) I'd have never gotten out.
Basically the county I was in jail in is known locally and possibly nationwide for their incompetence and corruption. Nothing is really surprising when it comes to them.
And then he said he can't do anything to progress the case. I have thought about getting a new lawyer, but nothing bad is currently happening to me so it hasn't been a huge priority.
In CA the defendant is required to state on the record that he is waiving his speedy trial at every appearance, his lawyer can't do it for him. IDK if it works that way in other states though.
That's weird, in California you can demand trial within 60 days.
I know my lawyer waived the right to a speedy - something before I even got a chance to talk to him. IDK if it was speedy trial or something else. Because when you're in jail you don't get a chance to talk to your lawyer. You'd think you would. But not in this jail. I coulda argued I suppose, but it was important to get out of jail so I could take care of my shit. It was a bondable offense, but if they had some how managed to get a judge to approve no bail (which they tried in a baffling and rare attempt at law enforcement) I'd have never gotten out.
Basically the county I was in jail in is known locally and possibly nationwide for their incompetence and corruption. Nothing is really surprising when it comes to them.
And then he said he can't do anything to progress the case. I have thought about getting a new lawyer, but nothing bad is currently happening to me so it hasn't been a huge priority.
In CA the defendant is required to state on the record that he is waiving his speedy trial at every appearance, his lawyer can't do it for him. IDK if it works that way in other states though.