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McKay v. State

Citations

  • 504 So. 2d 1280
  • 11 Fla. L. Weekly 2512

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  • recognizing defendant’s own conduct in shortening preparation time as factor in determining whether court abused its discretion in denying continuance
  • setting forth factors to be considered by judge in ruling on motion for continuance to allow recently-retained counsel time to prepare
  • in determining whether a continuance should be granted to provide adequate time for preparation of a defense, a trial court should consider 1
  • criminal defendants are entitled to a preparation period sufficient to assure at least minimal quality of counsel

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Judges: Mills

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