It seems that descriptions of a lack of freedom most likely pertain to detention centers and prisons. It appears that Prosecutor Maxwell met with an acquaintance of his in prison.
Jimmy glanced at the time; the call was made a week ago, though it's quite tricky to handle.
Jimmy turned off the computer, washed up, and rested.
Hughes didn't mention a time, but Jimmy knew the matter needed to be resolved quickly because the federal prosecutor would hold an indictment hearing before submitting the case to court. If the case were to be resolved properly, the prosecutor would have to drop the charges against Peter at the indictment hearing, but this is difficult for a prosecutor determined to press charges.
An indictment hearing is a judicial proceeding to determine if there is sufficient evidence in a criminal lawsuit to bring the defendant to trial.
