In Germany, 27 are in 'preventive detention' b/c they might do climate protests

Re:In Germany, 27 are in 'preventive detention' b/c they mig... by joshuamorton on Monday September 11, 2023 @02:45PM (#37471786)

Note this only applies to federal trials, not state trials (where the vast majority of crimes are prosecuted).

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Re:In Germany, 27 are in 'preventive detention' b/c they mig... by ceejayoz on Monday September 11, 2023 @02:48PM (#37471842)

It's often defined at the state level, too. Here in NY, prosecutors are required to be ready to go within six months (felony) or 90 days (misdemeanor): https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CPL/30.30

The right exists whether or not your state has legislation defining a timeframe, too.

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Re:In Germany, 27 are in 'preventive detention' b/c they mig... by joshuamorton on Monday September 11, 2023 @05:11PM (#37473765)

Yeah, absolutely the constitutional right exists, but it's often less well defined than the federal version, which is very clear and well followed.

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