QUESTION
How do I get continuance while I find an attorney, or can I just go into court?
Asked on Oct 08th, 2012 on Criminal Law - Michigan
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We have been in a sticky family law battle for three years and now he sues me for a restraining order to stop me from disturbing the peace. I have a court date this Wednesday.
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John J. Carney
You can ask the judge for a two week adjournment to get a lawyer which will almost always be granted. You can get a public defender until you are able to afford a private lawyer if you qualify if the judge does not want to grant the adjournment.
Answered on Nov 04th, 2012 at 2:14 AM
Dennis P. Mikko
You should make ever effort to obtain an attorney prior to the hearing. If you cannot get an attorney prior the hearing, you can ask the court for a continuance but be prepared to proceed with the hearing if the court denies the continuance.
Answered on Oct 13th, 2012 at 5:07 AM
Michael J. Breczinski
Try to get a lawyer. If you can't show up in court and let the judge know that you are looking for a lawyer. The judge will probably give you some time to try to find one.
Answered on Oct 11th, 2012 at 5:37 PM
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Go to court and ask.
Answered on Oct 11th, 2012 at 2:13 PM
Tell the Judge you need more time to find a lawyer. Don't enter any plea.
Answered on Oct 11th, 2012 at 1:32 AM
Thomas Edward Gates
You can request he court at the time of the scheduled hearing for the continuance to retain an attorney. Keep in mind that the restraining order remains in effect until the scheduled hearing.
Answered on Oct 11th, 2012 at 1:23 AM
Gary Moore
Ask the Court of for more time to get a lawyer.
Answered on Oct 10th, 2012 at 1:48 PM
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You can go t Court an advise the Court that you will be retaining Counsel, and request an adjournment.
Answered on Oct 10th, 2012 at 12:58 PM
Steven D. Dunnings
You should ask the Judge.
Answered on Oct 10th, 2012 at 12:41 PM