normal procedure is when someone is charged is a date is then set for reappearance when usually a further date is set.....usually to be heard in a higher court...ie District Court rather then Magistrates court where he was charged.
this will usually take some time and then we have the appeal process.....if ever found guilty.
be lucky if its over and done with this calendar year.
how else do you think lawyers make the big bucks????/
