What is the test for reversal of a denial of a motion for a continuance?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Higginbotham, D065536 (Cal. App. 2015):
" 'Absent a showing of an abuse of discretion and prejudice, the trial court's denial [of a request for a continuance] does not warrant reversal.' " (People v. Leavel (2012) 203 Cal.App.4th 823, 830.)
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