He has been in jail for 4 years awaiting trial on a DWI manslaughter? He may or may not be a good guy but he has a right to a speedy trial. 4 years?
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He should have a trial soon, but its Florida. Casey Anthony is scheduled to go to trial May 2011 and that could be delayed.
It is not uncommon for a wily defendant, typically one who knows he’s going to be convicted promptly once tried, to engage in delaying tactics, such as faked insanity, getting into disputes with appointed counsel (resulting in reappointment in many cases, with more delays as the new lawyer has to have some time to get up to speed), etc.
That being said, 4 years is still an awfully long time, yes.
I would guess he’s contesting some stuff pre-trial, in which case he waived his right to a speedy trial, and he either didn’t get bail or got it and couldn’t make it.
That said, I’m not crazy about the idea of staying there overnight, let alone four years and counting. Also, if the sheriff really wanted to be mean, he could have used “Deliverance” or some prison flicks with that particular plot twist, if you know what I mean and I think you do.