I was recently charged with DWI in NC, they gave me a blood test my court date is tommorrow, I have no lawyer how can i get a continuance?
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I was recently charged with DWI in NC, they gave me a blood test my court date is tommorrow, I have no lawyer how can i get a continuance?
This was a license check.Im going to get a lawyer,but i don’t want a public defender.I’m lost.I just need a little more time to prove my innoscence.thanks
Asked on June 9, 2009 under Criminal Law, North Carolina
Answers:
S.J.H., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
Although I am not an attorney in Carolina, I believe You should be ok tomorrow. I am not sure if you have been arraigned already. This is when you plead not guilty. If you were arrested and appeared in court for the first hearing date you probably have already been arraigned and this is merely a conference. If not you will probably be arraigned tomorrow and the Judge usually enters a not guilty plea on your behalf. He will in all likelihood allow you to be released on your own recognizance. Before you go to the courtroom you may want to check with the criminal clerk's office to see the procedure. If you have already been arraigned merely tell the Judge that you are looking for a lawyer and need a litle more time to get one. If he asks you if you wanted to be screened for a public defender merely say no thank you I just need a little more time. Be respectful, dress appropriately and do not chew gum in the courtroom. The Judge should give you a continuance. However, once you get that continuance make sure you get an attorney for the next date.
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