1Time limits provided for under article 263 may be suspended by a court decision subject to appeal:
afor the time the judicial hearing is suspended or postponed because of the unjust acts or requests of the defendant or his defense lawyer, except in cases where the request is made to obtain evidence;
bfor the time the judicial hearing is suspended or postponed by reason of the non-appearance or withdrawal of one or more defense lawyers, who leave one or more defendants without legal assistance.
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