2012. 9. 7. · If he wants to try to expedite his case, he should file a motion for speedy trial. However, before invoking this right, he should make sure that he is ready for a trial. Many defendants invoke this and then balk when they are actually set asking for more time to hire an attorney--- judges are less receptive to continuances after a motion for. 2012. 8. 22. · Based on the facts presented, I opine that one reason for the postponement is to allow the injured person to recover from their injuries in order to assist the prosecutor in the DUI case against the driver. Yet another reason may be to allow test results to be processed. The accused needs to retain an experienced DUI defense attorney.