SECTIONS 1252-1256 - California Statutes

PENAL CODE

SECTION 1252-1256

1252. On an appeal in a criminal case, no continuance shall be
granted upon stipulation of counsel, and no continuance shall be
granted for any longer period than the ends of justice shall require.
On an appeal by a defendant, the appellate court shall, in addition
to the issues raised by the defendant, consider and pass upon all
rulings of the trial court adverse to the State which it may be
requested to pass upon by the Attorney General.

1253. The judgment may be affirmed if the appellant fail to appear,
but can be reversed only after argument, though the respondent fail
to appear.

1254. Upon the argument of the appeal, if the offense is punishable
with death, two counsel must be heard on each side, if they require
it. In any other case the Court may, in its discretion, restrict the
argument to one counsel on each side.

1255. The defendant need not personally appear in the appellate
Court.

1256. It shall be the duty of the district attorney to cooperate
with and assist the attorney general in presenting all criminal
matters on appeal.