I plead guilty to a federal offense on April 24th because of inadequate representation. I am firing my lawyer and hiring another. My sentencing date is July 26th. Is there any way I can recant my plea and plead not-guilty?
2006-06-28 02:57:24 · 4 answers · asked by kw2026 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
nope, all you can do is appeal. but good luck in a re trail convincing a jury that you are inocent of a crime you pleaded guilty too.
2006-06-28 03:07:26 · answer #1 · answered by cost cutter 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes... Immediately Hire Another Experienced Attorney First Of All.
You Can Inform The Judge That You Feel You Were Not Properly Counseled By Your Other Attorney & You Were Under Duress & Not Of Sound Mind At The Time Of Your Original Plea... You Can Also Always Appeal Your Conviction Granted You Did Not Waive Your Right To Appeal.
2006-06-28 10:13:56 · answer #2 · answered by EdsVentures 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've already pled guilty. With your new attorney, you can try for an appeal on the grounds of incompetent counsel, but since you made a plea of guilt, your appeal will probably fail.
2006-06-28 12:11:42 · answer #3 · answered by Mama Pastafarian 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your lawyer.
2006-06-28 10:01:06 · answer #4 · answered by Sherry K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋