How long can a state keep a person in jail for a breach of trust charge before it has to bring them up to the judge?
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How long can a state keep a person in jail for a breach of trust charge before it has to bring them up to the judge?
Asked on March 21, 2013 under Criminal Law, South Carolina
Answers:
Robert Johnston / Law Office of Robert J. Johnston Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
It depends on whether its a misdemeanor or a felony. If its a misdemeanor and only one charge, they can't keep them incarcerated longer than the potential jail sentence for an actual conviction. If its a felony, then they can be kept quite a long time, but it depends on a number of things.
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