Is it because they think they have a chance of getting off the longer it takes,or they trying to prolong going to jail if their out on bail.
2007-09-12 03:30:38 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Those are possibilities but they could also need to obtain a new lawyer or need more time to gather evidence, there could be serious illness of themselves or a close family member.
Do not assume a persons guilt until proven guilty. That is why we do not send all accused people to prison while they are awaiting trial.
2007-09-12 03:47:57 · answer #1 · answered by DrIG 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually when someone "stalls for time" in that situation, they're probably guilty as heck and are just trying to "let the heat die down" before sentencing OR......they really could be innocent and as some of the other answers have stated, trying to prove their innocence......depending on the nature of the "trial" alot of the accused really believe their innocence whether or not they know they're guilty or not.....alot of ppl just feel that some crimes shouldnt carry the penalty established with it and anyone in a position to go to jail doesnt want to go so guilty or not, they're certainly going to stall for time
2007-09-12 03:39:22 · answer #2 · answered by Saiyanman3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could simply be a case of the defence needing more time to examine the prosecution evidence, especially if it is a complex case with lots of medical evidence etc. The last thing the defendant would want is to go into the court unprepared, and without their case ready to be presented properly.
2007-09-12 03:35:54 · answer #3 · answered by SLF 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A defendant's attorney will often ask for a continuance to gather more evidence, depose witnesses, plan their strategy. If they're out on bail, they stay out on bail until they're convicted or if they violate the bail bond.
2007-09-12 03:35:40 · answer #4 · answered by Phurface 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, it's an advantage to continue cases as long as possible. witnesses can come and go / miss dates / files can get lost / evidence not always accounted for . chicago cop was recently found guilty of being a "double agent" working for police in charge of evidence room and was involved with MOB , making sure stuff didn't make it to court when it was supposed to. google family secrets mob trial chicago for a good read. glad to see the uniformed and UN uniformed bad guys get put away !!
2007-09-12 03:38:23 · answer #5 · answered by Mildred S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes they need to find a certain witness that is missing, or need to finish up something... for example, if you are being tried for assault, it would be helpful to take an "anger management" course prior to sentencing.
The Judge wants to see that you have taken it seriously, and have taken steps to remedy the problem. A DWI charge might postpone while attempting to complete an alcohol rehab or something similar.
2007-09-12 03:36:18 · answer #6 · answered by toaster4 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To allow more time to gather evidence. Also, if witnesses are involved, the longer the wait, the less likely witnesses are to remember every single detail.
2007-09-12 03:35:57 · answer #7 · answered by love 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two reasons from my way of thinking. Either getting more evidence to dispute the charges or more time out of jail.
2007-09-12 03:34:21 · answer #8 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DELAY IS A TACTIC OF ATTORNEYS.
DELAY, DELAY, DELAY.
PEOPLE FORGET, MOVE AWAY, AND IT MAY BE TO THE DEFENDANTS BENEFIT.
SOMETIMES JUST THE OPPOSITE WORKS ...A SPEEDY TRIAL. THIS ENABLES THE DEFENSE TO PUSH THE PROSECUTER INTO A TRIAL BEFORE HE HAS COLLECTED ENOUGH EVIDENCE AND IS READY FOR TRIAL.
THE NAME OF THE GAME IS WIN......WHATEVER IT TAKES AS LONG AS IT IS LEGAL..
2007-09-12 03:42:04 · answer #9 · answered by mary 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both... It gives their atty a chance to do more research on the case, and on the law
2007-09-12 03:36:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋