Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida
How many times can a case be continued?
My grandson has been in the county jail for 8 monthes, he's mentally challenged, his case has been put off 4 times so far. His court appointed lawyer doesn't have to talk to me because he is now 18. He (my grandson) doesn't know what's going on and neither do we. I don't know how to find out and I need advice on what can be done. Thank you
1 Answer from Attorneys
The court will continue a case as long as is reasonably necessary. The attorney has likely spent the past two months doing two things: 1. Accumulating discovery to understand the states's case and prepare a defense, and 2. Attempting to negotiate a resolution (if that is what your grandson wishes) with the State. It is also possible that the attorney has had a psychological evaluation of your grandson to determine if he is competent to aid in his defense at trial.
After the discovery process is complete, and if a resolution cannot be met with the State, then the criminal attorney will set the case for trial and prepare to defend your grandson at trial.
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