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Message: [QUOTE="Victory Lap, post: 4275, member: 897"] As a former prosecutor, I can say that the continuance is either a really good thing or a really bad thing. Usually, a continuance in this context means that either (a) the plea deal is too harsh and the defense attorney wants more time to work out something better, or (b) the prosecutor and the defense attorney are on the same page but have to iron out the details. I usually consented to continuances when I was trying to work with the defense to find a suitable alternative resolution rather than a guilty plea (i.e. community service with a reputable non-profit, etc.). In those cases, I would usually drop the case after I got an affidavit from the non-profit saying he did a good job and learned his lesson. Let's hope that's what's going on here. [/QUOTE]