案件延期调查申请书范文
    英文回答:
    Delay of Investigation Application.
    [Your Name], the defendant in the above-captioned case, hereby applies to the Court for an order delaying the investigation in this case.
    I. Legal Grounds.
    Pursuant to [statute or rule], the Court has the authority to delay an investigation for good cause shown. Good cause exists in this case because:
    [State reasons for the delay, such as: the need to gather additional evidence, conduct further interviews, or retain an expert witness.]
defendant    II. Hardship or Prejudice.
    If the investigation is not delayed, the defendant will suffer hardship or prejudice because:
    [State how the defendant would be prejudiced, such as: the loss of exculpatory evidence, the inability to prepare an adequate defense, or the violation of the defendant's due process rights.]
    III. Likelihood of Success.
    The defendant believes that he/she has a meritorious defense to the charges in this case and that the delay will allow for a more thorough and just investigation.
    IV. Absence of Bad Faith.
    The defendant is not requesting this delay for purposes of obstruction or delay, but rather to ensure a fair and impartial investigation.
    V. Reasonable Time.
    The defendant requests that the investigation be delayed for a period of [number of days/weeks/months] days. This is a reasonable amount of time to allow for the completion of the additional investigation.
    VI. Balancing of Interests.
    The defendant recognizes that the prosecution has an interest in a timely investigation. However, the defendant's right to a fair trial and the need to ensure a thorough investigation outweigh the prosecution's interest in a speedy investigation.