Q: Can I get a continued pre trial hearing today for another day if I hire another lawyer today?
A:
Whether or not you can get a continued pre-trial hearing today for another day if you hire another lawyer today depends on the specific facts and circumstances of your case. In general, however, courts are reluctant to grant continuances, especially if the case has already been delayed.
Here are some factors that a court will consider when deciding whether or not to grant a continuance:
The reason for the continuance. If you are requesting a continuance because you have hired a new lawyer, the court will want to know why you waited until this late to hire a lawyer and whether your current lawyer has had enough time to prepare for the hearing.
The complexity of the case. If your case is complex, the court may be more likely to grant a continuance to give your new lawyer time to prepare.
The prejudice to the other side. If granting a continuance would prejudice the other side, the court may be less likely to grant it.
In your case, it is possible that the court will grant you a continuance if you can demonstrate that your new lawyer needs more time to prepare for the hearing. However, the court will also want to consider the other factors mentioned above.
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