CAN YOU CONTINUE THE SENTENCING DATE TO A LATER DATE?

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   Steven Lavely

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   Answered April 18, 2012 15:33. depending on the facts. The court will determine if it's reasonable to continue a sentencing hearing. The legal term is judicial discretion. If the court ordered a psi and it's not completed it's reasonable to expect a continuance. Good luck.
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   James ReganPro

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   Answered April 18, 2012 17:12. If the psi is not done, most likely.

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   Robert De Groot

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   Answered April 19, 2012 09:29. Yes, especially if the PSI isn't done. Because it is the government who does the PSI, it is important for any defendant to express true remorse about the circumstances he was in and the crime that was committed.

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