Can you be sent to jail WITHOUT having been convicted?

Can you be sent to jail WITHOUT having been convicted?

It depends on the precautionary measure imposed on you at the hearing:

1. If you were ordered into pretrial detention (mandatory or justified):
Yes, you will be in prison during that period (and possibly longer if it is extended or the proceedings continue).

2. If you were released with precautionary measures:
You do NOT have to be in prison. You may have been subject to:
• Periodic check-ins
• Prohibition from approaching a specific person
• Restriction from leaving the state or country
• Electronic ankle bracelet

Important strategic note
During those 3 months:
• You can present evidence
• Request investigative acts from the Public Prosecutor
• Prepare alternative resolutions (if applicable)
• Or even seek modification of the precautionary measure.


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