Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Domestic Violence Case -

Prior case was dismissed w/prejudice 07/2010. New charge of DV, 09/2010. As a result of the new charge, old case has been refiled. Public Defender back in Nov 2010 filed a motion to dismiss 1st case. However, the Court has ordered a continuance time and time again. Can you please advise if there is a time frame in which the District Attorney must respond to the Motion.


Asked on 1/29/11, 10:29 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Isi Mataele 'Isi Mataele Attorney at Law

yes but it is discretionary if they show good cause for failure to respond or if there is good cause to continue.

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Answered on 1/31/11, 1:09 am


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