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In response to "Just a general musing: considering trials can often take, I dunno, 12, 18, whatever months before they happen, I'm not a big fan of 'no bail'" by ty97

I generally believe that remand should only be used for those who are an imminent flight risk and/or a danger to the population if released. -- nm

Posted by Qale Sep 17 '24, 13:50

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To which Diddy is both. He will leave the country but not before he intimidates witnesses - Epiphany Sep 17, 14:09 5
- Exactly. And so this really points to the opposite end of the problem. Justice is slower than ever. Cases shouldn't take years. -- nm - Qale Sep 17, 14:19 4
  - where is he charged? NY can take years, CA or WA you can demand trial in 90 days and people have walked because the DA couldn't prep in time -- nm - zeitgeist Sep 17, 14:23 2
    - Correct, it says "speedy trial" in the Constitution, people. -- nm - con_carne Sep 17, 16:17 1
      - defendants are usually the first to voluntarily waive their speedy trial right. no lawyer reasonably expects to be able to mount a defense to these - mr mooch Sep 17, 16:51
  - agreed -- nm - Pippy: Conceptionalizer of Plans Sep 17, 14:19

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