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Oct. 1, 2006

Expert Advice

A surprising California procedure requires that courts must release some defendants who are denied speedy trials—regardless of their crimes or bail amounts. By Glen T. Jonas

By Glen T. Jonas
     
      Criminal Procedure
      Get Out of Jail, Free
      Your client is held in custody on $1 million bail, and the court refuses to reduce the bail or release him on his own recognizance. Can you secure his release without anyone posting bail on his behalf?
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