continuance

[kful518@hotmail]

What is the name of your state? florida

Hello. I have an upcooming trial date next week (jul 25) and i am in no way shape or for prepared. i have just now (i think ) gotten an atty, but cant see hin til its almost too late. can i personally request a continuance or is that something only attys. can do? if so how do i do it? time is of the essence here, a prompt response would be GREATLY appreciated

[scot4538]

Your attn'y will request additional time to review the case.

[garrula lingua]

Go to court; ask that your case be calendared (heard that day in court).
Tell the Prosecutor you won't be ready to go on trial date.

Ask the Prosecutor to agree to a continuance.
Whatever the Prosecutor says, appear in court, before the Judge, and explain to the Judge.

Do all this immediately; do not wait til the day of trial, or the Judge and Prosecutor can refuse to delay the trial & the entire jury panel will be there, waiting to serve jury duty.

[kful518@hotmail]

Originally Posted by scot4538

Your attn'y will request additional time to review the case.

i do not have an atty., that is why i need more time among other reasons, but obviously taht is the most importanti am in florida,mwhat would you do now?

[garrula lingua]

Originally Posted by garrula lingua

Go to court; ask that your case be calendared (heard that day in court).
Tell the Prosecutor you won't be ready to go on trial date.

Ask the Prosecutor to agree to a continuance.
Whatever the Prosecutor says, appear in court, before the Judge, and explain to the Judge.

Do all this immediately; do not wait til the day of trial, or the Judge and Prosecutor can refuse to delay the trial & the entire jury panel will be there, waiting to serve jury duty.

Do not wait for an attorney to act on your behalf - you are your own atty right now - see above.
If you wait & don't do this, expect the Judge & Prosecutor to be really ticked at you. You have to resolve this NOW. Don't wait for your unpaid atty to do this.