How long will it take to resolve a criminal case?
The is no general answer to this question. The amount of time is going to vary considerably depending upon the type of case, the amount of discovery, whether it is in state or federal court, the particular judge, sometimes the particular prosecutor, whether the accused person is in jail or released on bond, the number of involved people, whether the media is placing attention on the case, and the complexity of the case. Each of these factors may cause affect the amount of time it will take to resolve a criminal case. A law enforcement agency may work on an investigation for a long period of time before the case is filed with the prosecuting authority. If you are alerted to a law enforcement investigation of you or a family member, it is important to seek legal counsel immediately. This is particularly true in situations involving federal investigations. Additionally even after arrest the sooner you hire an attorney the sooner he can get to work on your case prior to it being “formally
