Timing of the Case
In a civil case, there is no Constitutional right to a speedy trial. So, a civil case can end up taking years to resolve, while a criminal case more often than not can have a trial set in as little as 180 days.
In a civil case, there is no Constitutional right to a speedy trial. So, a civil case can end up taking years to resolve, while a criminal case more often than not can have a trial set in as little as 180 days.