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Trial Continuance Without A Finding In Harris
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Harris
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US-0004LTR
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The request must be in writing, but it does not have to be a sworn affidavit. It must state fully the reason or cause for the motion. The judge determines if the motion contains sufficient cause to grant a continuance. This type of continuance may be only for as long as is necessary.
15.26. Authority to arrest must be made known. In executing a warrant of arrest, it shall always be made known to the accused under what authority the arrest is made.
Art. 1.14. WAIVER OF RIGHTS. (a) The defendant in a criminal prosecution for any offense may waive any rights secured him by law except that a defendant in a capital felony case may waive the right of trial by jury only in the manner permitted by Article 1.13(b) of this code.
29.03. FOR SUFFICIENT CAUSE SHOWN. A criminal action may be continued on the written motion of the State or of the defendant, upon sufficient cause shown; which cause shall be fully set forth in the motion. A continuance may be only for as long as is necessary.
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A judge can continue a case without a finding without the agreement of the prosecutor. When a case is continued generally there is NO admission.They both end up in the case being dismissed. A continuance without a finding (CWOF) means that you agree that the prosecution has evidence against you without fighting the case. Best to file this in writing with the clerk of the court AND send a copy to the other side. Continuance Without a Finding (CWOF) is common in cases where the evidence supports a guilty finding. Termination of probation: the court may terminate the probation requirements associated with the CWOF and dismiss the underlying criminal case. If someone violates the conditions of their CWOF, they are not eligible to go to trial like other accused people normally would. After accepting a CWOF, the court will place you on probation and impose several conditions of supervision. Best to file this in writing with the clerk of the court AND send a copy to the other side.
