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Why would a motion for continuance be denied?

Is there any civil rule or what law that governs asking for continuance 1. Medical condition; 2. Significant changes in the circumstances; 3. Scheduling conflict. 4. Lack of preparation.

What does file to continue mean?

A Motion for Continuance is a motion that one party files with the court seeking the court move a hearing or other court date.

What is a good reason for a continuance in court?

A continuance may be granted because unexpected evidence or testimony has emerged. This includes additional witnesses not named in the original indictment, or unanticipated testimony of witnesses, such as major differences of fact from deposition and trial. Minor differences in testimony do not constitute surprise.

How many times can a lawyer ask for a continuance?

Typically, theres no limit on the number of continuances that a defendant can request. That said, a judge wont look favorably on repeated requests, especially if they appear to be delay tactics. Repeated requests, made without good cause, will be denied. (The judge could also reprimand the lawyer.)

What does continue mean in a court case?

A continuance may be requested when a party needs additional time to appear on a matter or comply with a court order.

Why do lawyers continue cases?

Perhaps the most common reason for a continuance is when one side did not have enough time to investigate the case and analyze the evidence. Many defense attorneys, especially public defenders, can move only so quickly because they are representing many clients.

What does motion continue mean?

A PC 1050 motion for a continuance in a criminal case is asking the judge to postpone the hearing. In other words, this statute lays out the procedures for filing a continuance. A 1050 motion to continue is a request in a criminal case to postpone a court date. The date could be for a pretrial matter or a trial.

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