After Mr. Chow’s acquittal, should the state repay his legal fees and 3 years in jail?

[MrShaun]

This isn't about whether you agree with the jury's verdict. He was acquitted.

Should the state now cover his legal costs along with reimbursing him for the last three years he was jailed without the availability to bail?

We're talking about well over a million dollars.

[Static_In_The_Attic]

A law is a law & after reviewing the law the state doesn’t have to pay dog shit.

South Carolina law (similar to many other jurisdictions) does not automatically provide financial restitution or payout to individuals who are acquitted or have their charges dropped after spending time in pretrial detention. Although Chow was incarcerated for roughly three years pending his trial, the state is not legally obligated to reimburse him for lost time, legal fees, or damages.

[MrShaun]

No question the state isn't obligated.

I'd think his attorney will file for due compensation, though, and I'm sure the state will work to find a settlement agreement with them. If it was to go to trial civilly, now that he was found not guilty, the courts would likely find in favor of awarding him a pretty good sum of money.

I'd still bet it will cost the state over a million dollars.

[Static_In_The_Attic]

The man spent three years in jail & was acquitted & yes I think the state should pay his legal fees & more.

[jshm2]

Nope. Quite the opposite.

He still will face a civil suit, and might actually end up going to jail under that. There is also the possibility of a retrial.

Laws in the US don't really mean shit, as long as you have cash, have the right connections and are deemed White enough..

[MrShaun]

I'm kind of surprised by your thinking.

Civil court does not include an option for prison, so that isn't going to happen.

With Mr. Chow's acquittal, there's no option to appeal a not guilty verdict.

I'd assume you're not familiar with the U. S. legal system.

[strateguy632]

that seems fair. like the new fund trump made for 'weapon court'. not 'slush' for trump pleasure!

[Ariesman81Nshiiit]

He may have a case for denial of a speedy trial, but not for legal fees as he was more than likely offered a court appointed attorney.