QUESTION
If I asked to get private attorney at last court date and still have not secured one, can I get continuance?
Asked on Jan 26th, 2014 on Criminal Law - Colorado
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Personal Injury Attorney serving Pasadena, CA
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In a criminal case you will likely get a continuance.
Answered on Jan 29th, 2014 at 12:42 PM
Michael J. Breczinski
Possibly. This depends on how much time they gave you to try to get one the first time.
Answered on Jan 29th, 2014 at 12:41 PM
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If you are entitled to court-appointed counsel, requested such counsel, and the court has yet to supply you with such counsel, that should be good cause for getting the case continued or adjourned.
Answered on Jan 29th, 2014 at 12:41 PM
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Possibly. It will be up to the judge and how many continuances you have already been granted.
Answered on Jan 29th, 2014 at 12:41 PM
James Edward Smith
One more time only.
Answered on Jan 29th, 2014 at 12:40 PM
It depends on the judge. Most judges will not be happy with you if you have already had one continuance to allow you time to hire an attorney and then you return to court to ask for another continuance.
Answered on Jan 29th, 2014 at 12:40 PM
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It depends upon how many times your case has been continued and your reasons for not yet securing an attorney to represent you. Since you requested a private attorney, lack of money to pay the attorney is not an excuse.
Answered on Jan 29th, 2014 at 12:40 PM
Thomas Edward Gates
It depends upon why you have not retained one. Do not be surprised if you are denied the continuance.
Answered on Jan 29th, 2014 at 12:40 PM
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Probably, but don't count on a third continuance. Get a lawyer hired ASAP.
Answered on Jan 29th, 2014 at 12:39 PM
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Who knows. It will depend on the judge that you are in front of. If you have asked for several previous continues and still have not secured counsel, than probably not. At some point, the judge will NOT allow any more continuance, but a judge will want you to have legal representation. I would be prepared to show the judge that you have contacted some attorneys and are in the process of retaining them, you just need a bit more time.
Answered on Jan 29th, 2014 at 12:39 PM