How long can a person be held in jail without being charged?
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The person of interest in this case is female, 18 years old, no prior convictions. She was arrested at a meth raid and was asleep at the time of raid. She tested clean for drug use and was not in the part of the home where illegal activity was taking place. The arrest occurred 3-25-11 and she has not been charged or appointed legal representation; her bond is set at $50,000. What can she be charged with and what timeline is there for charging? Why can't there be a bond reduction? She has been cooperative.
Ok, well I am a bit worried and a bit confused. If there was a bond amount set it generally stands to reason that the party was arraigned or brought before a judge to make a plea. It is at that time that an attorney would be appointed for the party who can not afford one as well. You, though, are saying that there was no such proceeding? It sounds unusual. How can she not have been charged? She would have had to have been to have bail set. I would go and seek help from legal aid and let them know what is happening. It has been way too long for this to go on.
