COVID Trial Delays

Did You have a Trial Date Set-Up During Covid?

Thousands of current criminal cases have been put on hold due to current Covid restrictions. Although some circumstances like a natural disaster may allow for trial delays, the current pandemic threatens your right to a speedy trial.

Justice cannot be put off indefinitely. The longer a trial is delayed, the greater the chance of prejudice against a defendant.

DISCUSS YOUR CASE

Did You have a Trial Date Set-Up During Covid?

Justice cannot be put off indefinitely. The longer a trial is delayed, the greater the chance of prejudice against a defendant.

Your Sixth Amendment Rights

Current government restrictions have already put our court systems months behind schedule, and this health crisis does not appear to be ending anytime soon. However…..

The government is responsible for ensuring the justice system moves in a fair and speedy pace. Covid restrictions cannot be used as an excuse to endlessly delay trials.
Current Covid policies have been set in place to protect citizens from a severe public health threat, but these policies are infringing on your right to a speedy trial. The Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to a fair trial without unnecessary delays.

A trial delay may affect witness availability, proper collection & examination of evidence, and accessing vital information. Any criminal case that is delayed due to the pandemic must consider the effects that the delays had on that specific case. Working through a criminal trial with Covid restrictions requires an experienced, knowledgeable, highly-rated lawyer.

During this unprecedented time, it is more important than ever to contact an experienced criminal defense attorney to ensure that your case has not been negatively impacted by these continuances.

Our Process

Evaluate Your Case

Develop Legal Strategy

Fight for Your Rights

What Can a Lawyer Do for Me in a DUI Case?

You need the services provided by an experienced New Orleans DUI and DWI defense lawyer immediately as your best opportunity to identify mistakes made on the part of the police officer pulling you over and arresting you could enable you to have your charges dismissed entirely. The specifics of your case need to be shared with your defense attorney immediately so that you can identify a comprehensive defense strategy to protect your rights.

Being accused of a DUI not only carries legal penalties upon conviction but can also damage your reputation and show up in a background check in the future. Your best opportunity to respond to this situation is to retain a criminal defense attorney immediately.

If you have recently been arrested for DWI in Louisiana, you need assistance from an attorney who cares and will provide you with compassion. A good person who might have made a mistake or misjudgment can suffer from the consequences of a DWI allegation for years to come. Your criminal defense attorney should be committed to looking into all circumstances to verify whether or not there are options to have your case dismissed.

If you have been arrested for DWI in Louisiana, your first step is to get out of jail and a knowledgeable DUI attorney in Louisiana will help you to identify the right method to secure your release.

Some people might assume that using a bail bond service is appropriate, but in some situations your criminal defense attorney can work directly with a judge to secure your release.

Your attorney can:

Challenge evidence
Help you with administrative issues regarding your driver’s license
Fight for dismissal

What appears on my Official Driving Record (ODR) and for how long do violations remain?

The following violations will appear on your ODR and the retention period for violations various depending on the type of violation.

DWI, Vehicle Negligent Injury and Out-of-Service convictions remain on the record for 10 years from the date of conviction.
Refusals are displayed for a ten year period from the date of arrest or until all requirements have been met. However, they are not displayed while the record is in pending.
Other major traffic convictions (suspendable/disqualifying violations) remain on the record for 5 years from the date of conviction.

When Do I Need a Lawyer?

A knowledgeable attorney will:

Work directly with the court system to advocate for defendants
Identify and present all evidence of prejudice towards defendants
Demand a defendant’s speedy trial
Ensure the courts provide justice for any undue delays

Any delays caused by Covid has the potential to affect witness availability, assembling a fair jury, and collecting and presenting accurate evidence. A knowledgeable New Orleans attorney is necessary to identify and present all prejudices caused by the pandemic and fight for your right to a fair and speedy trial. A current health crisis does not give the government the right to take advantage of criminal court cases.

Don’t let Covid restrictions be an excuse. Exercise your Sixth Amendment right. Contact a criminal defense attorney immediately.

Contact my Office at (504) 482-2900 Today if You or a Relative Have You Been Convicted of a Criminal Matter by a Non-Unanimous Verdict in New Orleans.

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