If my case was continued by the prosecutor but the date they set was on a Saturday, do I have to change dates and is this grounds for a dismissal?
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If my case was continued by the prosecutor but the date they set was on a Saturday, do I have to change dates and is this grounds for a dismissal?
The judge asked my public defender to ask me to change dates.
Asked on January 14, 2015 under Criminal Law, Montana
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
If you don't change the dates voluntarily, the court will anyway. Additionally, an administrative error such as this is not grounds for a dismissal. At this point, you should further consult with your PD.
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