How long will it take for a criminal case to be resolved?

Many variables can affect the duration of time from arrest to resolution of a criminal case. Any number of parties can cause delay, or in fact speed up the time needed to resolve a case. Each case is unique and a number of things can affect the duration of time a criminal case, including:

  • Availability of witnesses
  • Criminal history of the defendant
  • Severity of the crime
  • Time needed for case preparation by both the prosecutor and defense attorney

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