Continuance Of Trial Date In Chicago
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How Many Continuances Are Allowed? Typically, there's no limit on the number of continuances that a defendant can request. That said, a judge won't look favorably on repeated requests, especially if they appear to be delay tactics. Repeated requests, made without good cause, will be denied.
The continuence might be longer this allows both parties adequate time to prepare their casesMoreThe continuence might be longer this allows both parties adequate time to prepare their cases properly.
If you need time to find emergency counsel to handle your business fraud case, breach of fiduciary duty complaint, intellectual property claim, employment litigation, or any other type of legal matter, you may want to request a continuance. It's possible that your current lawyer simply isn't getting the job done.
A continuance may be granted because unexpected evidence or testimony has emerged. This includes additional witnesses not named in the original indictment, or unanticipated testimony of witnesses, such as major differences of fact from deposition and trial.
Judges have wide discretion to grant and deny continuances. Some judges routinely grant requests from all lawyers. Others may be reluctant if they believe there is not a good reason for delay. Some judges can be very tough with continuances, and may refuse most requests.
You are responsible for following the progress of your case. Failure to do so may result in a conviction being entered and reported to the Illinois Secretary of State. In some instances, your driving privileges will be suspended.
Judge might deny it because it's becoming an older case and needs to be moved along, especially as it nears 5 years. Judge might want an explanation if trial has been set for many months and you show up weeks before asking to continue the trial without explaining.
And even the courts closing due to bad weather. Each of these reasons can lead to a continuence.MoreAnd even the courts closing due to bad weather. Each of these reasons can lead to a continuence. Which is essentially a postponement of the trial.
Common examples of reasons to request continuance include: Service of process not made upon a defendant. In civil cases, all defendants must be adequately served with legal documents.
Generally there is no specific number of continuances allowed by law. The granting of continuances are 'within the sound discretion of the court', and generally there is no limit to the number of continuances. So long as there is a good reason for a continuance, then a Judge can keep granting them.
