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5/14/2009
Renee Merlo
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Criminal Law in New Jersey: The Right to a Speedy Trial

The right to a speedy trial is guaranteed by the Sixth  Amendment to the United States Constitution.  It is so fundamental in its concepts that it is applicable to the States.  The protections afforded by this component of the Sixth Amendment are triggered upon either arrest or indictment. 

The following factors must be balanced in analyzing a defendants speedy trial claim: (1) The length of delay; (2) The reason for the delay; (3) the defendant’s assertion of his right; and (4) The  prejudice to the defendant. 

Category: Criminal Defense Litigation

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