A friend is held in jail without bail for a little over a yr without going to trial due to lack of evidence &?
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Dear Friend,\n\nSee http://www.criminaldefenseadvice.com/georgia-legal-rights.html#3\n\n"Do I have the right to a speedy trial?\nYes, all citizens are guaranteed the right to a speedy trial. In Georgia, we are even given the right to demand a trial that must be held within two terms of court from the date an accusation is filed. In other words, if charged with a crime, and a speedy trial demand is timely filed with the court clerk, the state has a set number of months to bring the case to trial or it will be dismissed. There is also a constitutional right to a speedy trial. However, there is No set time period that a case must be brought in order to qualify. A person must show a long delay that was the fault of the State and it has harmed the Defendant such that he could not get a fair trial."\n\nYour Friend,\nFrancesois
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I'm in Canada, but our judicial systems are fairly similar, I believe...perhaps you should speak with both the police and the Crown Attorney (prosecution)...especially if you feel the information is vital that would either prove or disprove the crime and the criminal.  You may be able to do it anonymously just to get the info on how to proceed...and try to make it clear that you do not want to appear in court...hope all turns out for the best.
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I would recommend hiring an attorney. He will know how to get ahold of that kind of paperwork. And if it's a criminal case, the state is required to provide you with an attorney if you can't afford one.
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he has no evidence whatsoever. innocent until proven guilty
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Say not guilty and explain the situation.  If that does not work, work on a plea deal that will get it expunge after 6 month or a year of not getting into trouble.  Yes get a lawyer
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The short answer is that if you have no solid evidence, the police will not listen to you. Also, the person you accuse could sue you for slander.
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Are you sure he was charged with state, or was it federal?  If he pled out, or snitched out someone else, his records might be sealed and only available through NCIC access.   Most of the internet sites will charge you to look.   You can go to the local courthouse yourself, if the crime wasn't too old, and do some research on your own.
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First you are not clear about what you are asking\n\nOften if you are arrested and can not make bail, you will be held till the trial date.  then if the judge finds you guilty, you may be released with time served, and go free.  Or you may be found not guilty and go free.
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First, this is being reported as an accident.\nSecond, if the other person does not press charges, then there is nothing that anyone can do.
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Has the case gone to trial?  If so, it will be on microfilm at the Court house where the trial took place.  If the case was never solved then the police have the information and they may or may not release it to you.\n\nGood Luck and Take Care
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This sounds fishy to me...No body has to pay the police not to get arrested.  sounds like fraud.  Just let them arrest her, and when she gets to holding, tell them that she is entitled to a public defender.  that is free to people who are unable to pay
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You should be able to find out what the bail is by calling the jail directly.  I'm pretty sure you can also find out the charge directly.  Either way, your first step is contacting the jail where your friend is incarcerated. \n\nWhen you are done calling, jump back online and check out www.prinsontalk.com for more resources and information.
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It is absolutely imperative that you get a lawyer if they are trying to prosecute him without showing you the tape. I mean lets be honest...If they are so sure he did it, why is it such a problem for the tape to be displayed. In my opinion, that tape would rule out all reasonable doubt!
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The sentence will be determined at his trial/court date with the judge.  Right now there is probably a bench warrant out on him, which means he could be picked up and held at any time.  \n\nHe needs to get an attorney and contact the courts.  It will just get worse for him if he doesn't.
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Normally they are arrested and will see a judge, it is called an initial appearance.  The judge advise the defendant (accused person) of the charge.\n\nDepending on prior history, a defendant might be release to return to court later.  If the defendant has a history of not showing up to court (fail to appear), then the judge will likely have a bond amount set.  Your family/friend will have to post the bond for you to leave jail or you stay in jail until the case is completed.\n\nThe next event is the arraignment.  The defendant is required to enter a plea (guilty, not guilty/responsible, no contest).  If you are entering a not guilty plea, then it is set for a pre-trial conference.\n\nDuring the pre-trial conference, the prosecutor will offer a plea deal.  If rejected, then you will be set for trial.\n\nDuring the trial, if you are found guilty, you will get sentence at that time or a later date.
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It depends on what your friend is on probation for.  How long has this friend been on probation.  If he/she has only been on pro. a short time it is unlikely that they will be taken off.  If it was a serious offense that would be a factor against them also.  Is there a compelling reason why this person "needs" to be off pro.?  \nThe summer months always see an increase in crime especially in large cities.  Judges are not generally in a good mood.  NOT a great time to ask for a favor.  If the DA opposes early release from probation or there was a plea agreement involved the chances are very slim that your friend will get what he/she wants.
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Have you been arraigned on this charge?  If the DA is going to file charges then you will need to hire an attorney.  If you can't afford an attorney a Public Defender will be appointed on your behalf.  You will have a Preliminary hearing where the judge will determine if the DA has enough evidence to take the case to trial.  To be convicted a jury must find you guilty beyond a reasonable doubt based on the evidence.\n\nYou have not provided enough information to get an honest opinion of your guilt or innocence and the likelihood of a conviction based on the evidence the authorities have.  You are leaving a lot out of the story.