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Speedy Trial Act of 1974

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A quick definition of Speedy Trial Act of 1974:

The Speedy Trial Act of 1974 is a law that sets time limits for important events in federal criminal cases, such as when charges are filed, when the accused person is brought to court, and when the trial begins. This law helps ensure that people accused of crimes are not kept waiting in jail for too long without a trial.

A more thorough explanation:

The Speedy Trial Act of 1974 is a law that sets time limits for important events in federal criminal cases. These events include things like when charges are filed, when the accused is brought to court, and when the trial begins.

For example, the law says that once someone is arrested, they must be brought to court within a certain amount of time. If they are not brought to court within that time, they may be released from custody.

Another example is that the law says the trial must begin within a certain amount of time after the charges are filed. If the trial does not begin within that time, the charges may be dismissed.

The Speedy Trial Act is important because it helps ensure that people accused of crimes are not kept waiting in jail for long periods of time without a trial. It also helps make sure that cases are resolved in a timely manner.

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Dkk
12:29
Sure, yes! 11:22:24 PST
ClassyPleasantHeron
12:30
I wonder if Berk was updating their system so that they could watch more video.
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They updated it so they could watch my video one trillion times
brookyln law portal just added person id and application id for me, what does it mean??
Dkk
12:52
@VolatileClumsyAcolyte: well someone got an A so maybe an A
just checked the reddit, apparently it means nothing..
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what time would they release cuz west coast
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
12:54
I hate that Vanderbilts portal gives no status
HopefullyInLawSchool
12:54
@VolatileClumsyAcolyte: did you apply YM to Brooklyn?
JumpySubsequentDolphin
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JumpySubsequentDolphin
12:57
I think usually they release at like 1ish?
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12:57
@glovediedthisishismom: GNXXXX
babycat
12:59
I heard if you apply YM at Brooklyn specifically it’s the equivalent of like a 5 LSAT point boost
HopefullyInLawSchool
13:00
^^^^This
13:00
does anyone have any information on lsu? I have only heard of 1 person getting a decision and its driving me insane
HopefullyInLawSchool
13:01
Just info on their YM applications but nothing else
HopefullyInLawSchool
13:02
@BeFree03:
13:04
yeah thats all i am seeing as well. i have literally looked everywhere trying to find at least a time of day for decisions but theres nothing
CuriousPanda2362
13:04
I feel like it’s the calm before the storm
CuriousPanda2362
13:05
Big movement are bound to happen soon but it’s so eerily quiet
HopefullyInLawSchool
13:05
^^^^Me taking a dookie
CuriousPanda2362
13:05
Lmao
babycat
13:06
Ehh I think schools will prob release information on their YM applicants first before they even get to RD
babycat
13:06
I wouldn’t expect RD applicants to hear anything until after Thanksgiving bc they prioritize YM so heavily
HopefullyInLawSchool
13:06
I heard theyll do that at LSU but not 100% sure
2big2fail
13:09
berkeley status checker is so funny
13:11
berk today will be Huge if it happens
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