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0 pointsCPLX10y ago0 comments

Waiving speedy trial can be strategic. Sometimes time is on the side of the defense sometimes it isn't.

The whole point of a right is that it's generally optional for the person who's right it is.

You have the right to remain silent and the right to speak freely. Those two rights aren't in conflict.

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Yes, but in more and more cases it's being done without the knowledge or agreement of the client, but to minimize load on public defenders.

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0 pointsCPLX10y ago0 comments

Waiving speedy trial can be strategic. Sometimes time is on the side of the defense sometimes it isn't.

The whole point of a right is that it's generally optional for the person who's right it is.

You have the right to remain silent and the right to speak freely. Those two rights aren't in conflict.

Yes, but in more and more cases it's being done without the knowledge or agreement of the client, but to minimize load on public defenders.

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