and you don't like him, can u ask for another one?
2006-09-15 07:12:36 · 13 answers · asked by me 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
SURE, YOU CAN ASK!!!
2006-09-15 09:02:04 · answer #1 · answered by frankalan9999 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you just don't like your attorney, you are probably out of luck. You have to convince the judge that there is a reason this person can not represent you adequately. Most judges don't like being asked to rule on things they consider frivolous, so if your reasoning is something like, he was rude to me, the judge is not likely to rule in your favor and will probably be annoyed with you besides. Bear in mind that the judge's goodwill is something you may need later on and think carefully before doing something like that.
I used to work as a courtroom clerk and saw judges crack down pretty hard on people who annoyed them.
2006-09-15 14:24:06 · answer #2 · answered by Jensenfan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can request another but you will need to be able to clearly express why you feel this particular attorney is not working in your best interest to tell the judge "I just don't like him" isn't going to get you a replacement because as far as the judge cares a public defender is not their to become your best friend he is there to represent you in this case So YOU WILL need to prove he is not working in your best interest
2006-09-15 14:19:48 · answer #3 · answered by lynx 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Generally, no -- unless the conflict is so significant and unresolvable that it impedes your ability to communicate and to present a defense.
The old analogy "beggers cannot be choosers" applies. If the state provides you with a free attorney, then that's what you get unless you choose to get your own.
2006-09-15 14:24:35 · answer #4 · answered by coragryph 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can ask for a new one but only if there is a valid reason that keeping him would harm your defense. If you think the guy is creepy looking or just too new they will not allow it, but if the guy is currently banging your ex-wife.....that would be a valid reason.
2006-09-15 14:37:33 · answer #5 · answered by Mike 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes but you have to have a pretty good explanation for the judge why you feel he/she is not acting in your best interest.
2006-09-17 00:04:32 · answer #6 · answered by debbie o 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally no
2006-09-18 14:59:41 · answer #7 · answered by Ig 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Instead of asking all these law questions,why don't you fill us in on what's going on?
2006-09-15 14:14:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, never hurts to ask
2006-09-15 14:14:10 · answer #9 · answered by Bill 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you never have to accept anyone that you do not think will represent you fairly.
2006-09-15 14:14:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can, but the judge does not have to allow it, there normally has to be cause a reason he can not properly defend you.
2006-09-15 15:30:29 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋