Can a defense attorney request a continuance on appeal?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Anguiano, F062011 (Cal. App. 2013):
25. When a defense attorney does not request a continuance in the trial court, the defendant cannot be heard to complain on appeal that the trial court failed to grant a continuance on its own motion. (People v. Alcala (1992) 4 Cal.4th 742, 782.)
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