Slate recently received evidence, from discovery, regarding his client who is awaiting trial for armed robbery and attempted murder. There are two eye witness accounts, both of which identify Slate's client. There is also the weapon used in the crime and gunshot shells. Slates is convinced his client is going to have a long trial ahead of him.
One of the witnesses became very ill just as the trial was scheduled to begin. How could the prosecutor delay the trial until the witness has recovered?

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Slate recently received evidence, from discovery, regarding his client who is awaiting trial for armed robbery and attempted murder.  There are two eye witness accounts, both of which identify Slate's client.  There is also the weapon used in the crime and gunshot shells.  Slates is convinced his client is going to have a long trial ahead of him.
One of the witnesses became very ill just as the trial was scheduled to begin.  How could the prosecutor delay the trial until the witness has recovered?

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A prosecutor can request a continuance from the judge to delay the trial until the witness recovers, which is a legitimate legal procedure.

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