Will the judge continue my case if I dont have a lawyer?
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Will the judge continue my case if I dont have a lawyer?
Im 21 years old, First time offender no
priors. I was cought with a marijuana
pipe and partially under the influence.
Im not sure if I need legal
representation for my case today and I
dont want to represent myself. If I ask
for a continuence do to the fact of lack
of legal representation will the judge
continue my case a week or two so I
can obtain legal representation.
Asked on January 9, 2019 under Criminal Law, Kansas
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
It is very likely that the judge will continue your case so you can retain an attorney, because 1) there is a strong public and judicial policy in favor of making sure that everyone who wants a lawyer has a chance to obtain one; and 2) denying you a reasonable opportunity to hire a laywer would provide an execellent ground for appeal--and trial court judges hate being reversed on appeal, and so tend to not do things providing an easy basis for appeal.
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