"In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial..." That varies from state to state. In my state, the District At

"In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial..." That varies from state to state. In my state, the District Attorney just has to get you to trial within a year of your arrest. Not showing up to work for a year because you couldn't afford bail can have a negative impact on one's finances, to say the least.