Postponement of court hearing
I got a DWI 12/00. I first retained an attorney who postponed the court date so I could get the evaluation and the out patient classes scheduled. I went back to court with a few weeks completed and my attorney postponed the court date until the classes were completed. My attorney postponed the following court date after completion of the classes because he was awaiting hearing from the DA. I was upset at the postponement of the court date and retained a different attorney. Now this attorney had postponed the court date to July 25th. I spoke with my new attorney today and he mentioned it being postponed again. WHY do they do this; what is he trying to achieve? I was ready to pay the fines five months ago
i fully retained my new attorney and am ready to pay the fines due at this time. I don't understand!
Thanks!
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Postponement of court hearing
There is a multitude of reasons for delay
Your attorney told you some, namely, to
permit you to show the court that you
have done something which should prevent
you from ever appearing again before the Court
Delays in criminal defense are essential to
the defense. He may have the wrong judge and
is hoping for a time when he is off. The
same is true of prosecutors. The Judge
may not yet be convinced, but will be
with the passage of time.
Delays work to the benefit of the defense
in most instances. This includes things
being lost, and police officers being
unavailable.
Don't be in such a rush to get it over.
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