How long does it take from the time you are arrested and attended First Appearance until the time you are given a plea and arraignment court date?
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How long does it take from the time you are arrested and attended First Appearance until the time you are given a plea and arraignment court date?
I know someone facing horrible felony charges and this person is 100% innocent but has been sitting in jail for 2 months now (unable to bail out). That individual has lost their job and due to the false allegations have lost relationships. I called the court and the date given to that individual is not in the system according the prosecutor’s office, so I am confused as the the process. I have been told plea and arraignment should have been done within 72 hours.
Asked on June 23, 2013 under Criminal Law, Texas
Answers:
Tricia Dwyer / Tricia Dwyer Esq & Associates PLLC
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Hello. Presumably the accused has an attorney who has some idea of the timeline and the issues of the case. You may privately contact an attorney licensed in the involved state for legal counsel. Some attorneys are available seven days for emergency legal needs. Many attorneys will confer initially at no charge. Then, if legal work is performed, some attorneys will provide a reduced fee for financial hardship. Some attorneys may also assist you in limited scope manner to conserve legal costs. All the best.
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