When a motion for a continuance of a motion has been denied by the Court, what is the relevant issue?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. McDowell, B235921 (Cal. App. 2012):
remedy was to grant his request for a continuance, the relevant issue is whether he has demonstrated that he was prejudiced by the denial of his request. (People v. Watson (1956) 46 Cal.2d 818.)
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