Key legal question
Whether the investigative authority must generally coordinate hearing dates in advance with defense counsel.
Extracted holding
No. A general duty to pre-agree investigative dates with defense counsel does not exist; the authority may set dates itself.
Extracted reasoning
If counsel is unable to attend a set date, it is counsel’s task to request a postponement with reasons. The investigating judge then decides in his discretion based on the circumstances. Such prior coordination is not necessary to safeguard the accused’s rights.