How long can Bivolaru be detained in France before being sentenced?

We have received from a reader - contributor:

I wondered how long they could keep Bivolaru arrested in France until he was convicted. Actually I asked Bing. And he answered like this:

"According to the web search results, the maximum duration of pre-trial detention in France depends on the type of offense and the stage of the proceedings. In general, pre-trial detention can be ordered for a period of 4 months that can be renewed twice, without exceeding one year. However, there are some exceptions that allow for longer periods of pre-trial detention, such as when the offense is punishable by more than 10 years of imprisonment, or when there are exceptional circumstances that justify the prolongation of the detention.

Since Gregorian Bivolaru is accused of serious crimes such as human trafficking, rape, kidnapping, and abusing the weakness of a group by members of a sect, he might face a longer pre-trial detention than the general rule. However, the exact duration of his pre-trial detention will depend on the decision of the judge of freedoms and detention (the ‘JLD’), who is responsible for reviewing the necessity and legality of the detention every 4 months. The JLD must balance the rights and interests of the accused, the victims, and the society, and consider factors such as the risk of flight, the risk of interference with the investigation, the risk of repetition of the offense, and the preservation of public order."