Blais v. Delaney

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• stating that decision whether to grant continuance in criminal case is within discretion of trial court and will not be disturbed on appeal absent abuse of discretion
• finding no prejudice in denial of continuance so that defendant could obtain drug and alcohol evaluation where presentence investigation report included ample information about defendant’s substance abuse issues
• where criminal defendant’s motion for continuance is based upon occurrence or nonoccurrence of events within defendant’s own control, denial of such motion is no abuse of discretion
• determination of whether substantial and compelling reasons exist to deny probation under § 29-2204.02(2)(c) is within the trial court’s discretion and will not be reversed absent an abuse of discretion
• determination of whether substantial and compelling reasons exist to deny probation under § 29-2204.02(2)(c) is within the trial court’s discretion and will not be reversed absent an abuse of discretion

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