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What are my rights to a speedy trial in Mississippi?

October 7, 2009

If you are accused of a crime, you have a right to a “speedy” trial that is guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution, the Mississippi Constitution, and other statutes and rules. The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution begins by stating “In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial [...]

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