Trial Continuance Without A Finding In Harris
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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.
