In what circumstances will a court grant a continuance under section 437c of the Criminal Code?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Littlejohn v. City & Cnty. of S.F., A154446 (Cal. App. 2020):
necessary showing under section 437c, subdivision (h). [Citations.] Thus, in the absence of an affidavit that requires a continuance under section 437c, subdivision (h), we review the trial court's denial of appellant's request for a continuance for abuse of discretion." (Cooksey v. Alexakis (2004) 123 Cal.App.4th 246, 253-254 (Cooksey).)
"The most advanced legal research software ever built."
The above passage should not be considered legal advice. Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. To learn more visit www.alexi.com.
Other Questions
What is the effect of section 654 of the Criminal Code of Ontario's Criminal Code when a court finds that a conviction is subject to the provisions of Section 654, subdivision (a) of the Act of the Court of Justice? (California, United States of America)
Can a defendant be found to have committed a single physical act for purposes of section 654 of the California Criminal Code, Section 215 of the Code of Civil Procedure, Section 422 of the Criminal Code for carjacking? (California, United States of America)
How have courts interpreted section 654 of the California Criminal Code when a defendant is convicted of a sex offence under both sections of the S. 654(1) and (2) of the Criminal Code? (California, United States of America)
Is a criminal offence punishable by section 654 (a) of the Criminal Code of Ontario's Criminal Code punishable by Section 654, subdivision (a), punishable by the same law, punishable by a different law? (California, United States of America)
How has the court interpreted section 654 of the California Criminal Code, Section 654, subdivision (a) of the Criminal Code? (California, United States of America)
Does section 1170(d)(1) of the California Criminal Code give the trial court authority to resent the sentence of a defendant pursuant to Section 1170 of the Criminal Code? (California, United States of America)
Does section 667 of the California Criminal Code prohibit the District Attorney from invoking section 654 of the Criminal Code to strike a prior conviction enhancement under Section 667? (California, United States of America)
Does section 190.3 of the California Criminal Code allow the penalty phase jury to consider the "circumstances" of the crime within the meaning of section 190 of the Criminal Code? (California, United States of America)
In what circumstances will a court grant a motion to amend a section of the California Criminal Code to remove a person from the jurisdiction? (California, United States of America)
How have courts interpreted section 1016.5 of the California Immigration Code and how have the courts interpreted the word 'court' in that section? (California, United States of America)
