Legal Question in DUI Law in California

Court appearance..

My court appearance is scheduled for this Thursday. I had a first time dui arrest in July.

Will I be allowed a continuence if I request it from the judge??


Asked on 9/02/06, 11:08 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: Court appearance..

Possibly, it doesn't hurt to ask, but unless you know how to properly represent yourself and conduct Pre-Trial hearings and Jury Trials, you should be represented by an attorney. Feel free to contact me if interested.

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Answered on 9/04/06, 6:13 pm
Jay Leiderman Leiderman Devine LLP

Re: Court appearance..

It depends upon the judge and the District Attorney. You certainly can ask for a continuance. You will do better with a lawyer beside you that knows how to demonstrate good cause to continue your case. Feel free to contact me if you wish to discuss this further.

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Answered on 9/02/06, 11:46 pm
Philip Iadevaia Law Offices of Philip A. Iadevaia

Re: Court appearance..

Get a lawyer. An experienced counsel will know the judge, the DA and whether or not a continuance is even necesssary. Good luck.

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Answered on 9/05/06, 11:58 am
Joshua Hale Hale Law Group

Re: Court appearance..

Your chance at requesting and having granted a continuance is minimal. If you have a new attorney on the case, the judge would likely allow a continuance so that the attorney could come up to speed on the case.

619.298.1969

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Answered on 9/04/06, 2:22 pm


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