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Ponietz

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6. Unfortunately in this instance a superseding Indictment doesn't restart the speedy trial clock

Reply to JoseBalow (Reply #4)

Tue Nov 26, 2024, 12:16 AM

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is the Jan 6th case subject to statues of limitations? [View all] Takket Nov 25 OP

He will pardon himself, it's over bottomofthehill Nov 25 #1

A self-pardon is probably not legal, it wouldn't be over then JoseBalow Nov 26 #3

Article 2 section 2 makes it pretty clear he can in all things but impeachment pardon bottomofthehill Nov 26 #9

Do you believe if he self-pardons that it wouldn't go to court? JoseBalow Nov 26 #10

It could go to court but would be quickly decided. bottomofthehill Nov 26 #11

And he has an absolute right to a speedy trial Ponietz Nov 25 #2

After being charged JoseBalow Nov 26 #4

Unfortunately in this instance a superseding Indictment doesn't restart the speedy trial clock Ponietz Nov 26 #6

Since these charges are dismissed, wouldn't it start after being re-charged? JoseBalow Nov 26 #8

There's a Federal speedy trial act that says you're right -- in principle Ponietz Nov 26 #12

True, there will certainly be much more criming ahead JoseBalow Nov 26 #13

Yes, but if things suspend that timeline then they suspend it. Igel Nov 26 #14

None of the replies in this thread give me any confidence for arthritisR_US Nov 26 #5

If he lives, in 4.25 years he will be out of office. Igel Nov 26 #15

He's (Justice in Murica) Dead Jim MrWowWow Nov 26 #7

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