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YOu might need more time to obtain counsel. Or your counsel might need more time to prepare your case. Or you might have a situation, like a medical situation, you have to have done and need your criminal case postponed until you are healthy enough to attend. These are only a few possible reasons to postpone a trial.
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How many times can Oklahoma prosecutors postpone a hearing before a criminal case is dismissed?
Due to the "speedy trial" rulings only 90 days can elapse between arraignment and trial. HOWEVER - if the postponements have all been agreed to by the defense, or the court has ruled that the prosecutions reasons for postponement are valid, there is no governing statute.
Why does English premiere league postpone games?
It is postponed on two reasons, snow or rain on the pitch.
How many times can the Maryland court postpone before they have to drop the charges?
That is a question that you should be addressing to your legal counsel (public defender(?). To comply with the legal requirement of "speedy trial" both sides have to agree to a waiver of the "speedy trial" provisions before the judge will grant a continuance. OBVIOUSLY both your attorney and the prosecutor are AGREEING to postpone it.
What illnesses will postpone outpatient surgery?
Colds, fever, chills, or flu symptoms are all reasons to postpone a procedure, and surgical candidates should notify their primary health care physicians if such conditions exist.
Is Leslie stefanson engaged to James spader?
Yes. He keeps finding reasons to postpone. Also, she's preggers.
Why do some MTF patients delay having an orchiectomy?
Some persons postpone surgery for a longer period of time, often for financial reasons; others choose to continue on estrogen therapy indefinitely without surgery.
How many times can you postpone jury duty?
Under "speedy trial" rulings only 90 days can elapse between arraignment and trial. HOWEVER - if the postponements have all been agreed to by the defense, or the court has ruled that the prosecutions reasons for postponement are valid, there is no governing statute.
What are some examples of the prefix post?
postpone postdate
How can you postpone your period for a day?
It is difficult to willingly postpone your period for day. For some women, heavy exercise may delay their period.
How many times may a defendant change attorneys?
I do not believe that there is a 'set' number of times. Defendants do have the privilege of changing their attorney's "for good cause." But a defendant cannot postpone his trial indefinitely by using this method. Eventually the judge will assign him an attorney the judge knows to be competent and the trial will proceed with the defendant's approval, or not.
What is motion to continue?
A motion to continue is a request made to a court to postpone or reschedule a currently scheduled court hearing, trial, or other legal proceeding. This is typically done for reasons such as the need for more time to prepare, the unavailability of key parties or witnesses, or for other unforeseen circumstances that may warrant an extension. The decision to grant a motion to continue rests with the judge overseeing the case.
Can you fire your lawyer one week before trial?
Maybe. The judge decides.Another View: You have the right to discharge your attorney at any time - HOWEVER - the court will not countenance "firing " your attorney on the eve of your trial as a ruse to postpone the proceedings.
