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Law Practice

Oct. 8, 2008

It May Be a 'Sneaky' Tactic, but an Appeals Court Says Requesting a Speedy Trial by Letter is OK

Web Exclusivie - Defense lawyers can demand a speedy trial for clients in writing rather than in open court, an appellate court ruled. The court acknowledged its decision likely will cause problems for prosecutors and trial judges.

WEB EXCLUSIVE

By Laura Ernde
Daily Journal Staff Writer

Prosecutors called it a "sneaky" and "underhanded" tactic, but it helped an Orange County DUI defense lawyer get the charges against his client dropped.

And a newly published appellate opinion might encourage other defense attorneys across the state to do the same.

Four days after waiving his client's right to a speedy trial last August, attorney Chad Maddox sent a letter to p...

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