My defence lawyer and I had a argument recently because I found him not doing any work to my coming trial. He's totally unprepare and worst of all he show no interest in my case at all. I've duely paid for his services and the amount is reasonably large, the trial is now drawing near and I find it hard to get a replacement because many lawyers that I've called would want to undertake a half process case. Please tell me what can I do, it seem that I'm in a double jeopardy situation where money was paid for no service render.
2006-10-11 18:57:06 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Complain to the board of Law with registered letter.
2006-10-11 19:04:39 · answer #1 · answered by Chantal D. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your immediate priority is to find another defense lawyer, and prepare a defense. Most states require a judges permission to change attorneys in criminal defense matters. If the new attorney determines they need more time, they may file a motion for additional time to prepare. If you meet certain wage requirements you may be able to get free or reduced fee legal representation. There are a lot of lawyers out there so keep asking untl you find someone. Note that each criminal case is unique and the facts and evidence may increase or decrease the amount of work required for a proper defense.
Whether you get anything back depends on the agreement you signed with your existing lawyer, whether there was a retainer, how it was structured and how it was to be paid. You new attorney can help answer those questions, obtain copies of whatever work has been completed by the existing lawyer, and explain any other rights you may be entitled.
2006-10-11 19:07:34 · answer #2 · answered by Sir Ed 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
so which you like your protection could be your psychological ailment to flee paying the funds owed? i for my area think of you have not any protection. You drove the motor vehicle till you hit the automobile and injury it submit to in concepts, i don't think of the time of driving the motor vehicle and hitting it you at the instant are not on your known self. The decide won't purchase your alibi. You committed a WRONGFUL act for this reason you ought to go through the consequence of it. HOW COME the debt attain $4,500? What did you do with the automobile? Ram the automobile against a wall? you additionally may be subjected on drug try or alcohol try by way of twist of destiny, it extremely is the two you're under the effect of drugs or alcohol that's the reason you injury the motor vehicle. Your having a bipolar disease has not something to do which includes your driving the automobile and unfavorable it. it extremely is the two you comprehend the thank you to force or not effortless as that. i assume on your case you do not comprehend the thank you to force is it not when you consider which you pronounced you weren't presented a license first of all. You pronounced here you do not very own a license is it not? So for this reason you drove the motor vehicle out of interest or adventurism and because you do not comprehend precisely the thank you to coach or manuever a automobile for this reason you ruin it against some thing and injury it. for this reason you may desire to pay the quantity or you would be under a civil experience injury criminal duty. the only RECOURSE you have IS to ask FOR a decrease volume from the unique $4,500 to permit say $2,000 in the experience that your criminal professional can ask for it when you consider which you're jobless and for this reason the court docket would be lenient on your case. next time do not force a automobile till you went to a coaching college, in basic terms force us loopy in the homestead.
2016-10-16 02:38:02 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Under the circumstances, you would have to sue your original lawyer for paid services not rendered, and explain to the court your situation, and ask for time to hire another lawyer.
2006-10-12 01:33:16 · answer #4 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let him go. If you think you have a solid reason, file a grievance against him. You can get the papers at the court clerk's office as well.
He goes through teh legalities to withdraw himself from the case, and you just hire someone else.
2006-10-12 00:48:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Report him to the Legal Review Board or Defense Lawyers' Association in your state immediately. They will either get him into action or provide you with a workable alternative. I wish you good luck with that!
2006-10-11 19:02:35 · answer #6 · answered by backinbowl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call a legal aide office near you they will be able to at the very least give you some help in figuring this all out. Good luck.
2006-10-11 19:13:22 · answer #7 · answered by NotSoTweetOne 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps you found him not doing what you thought he should be doing.... most lawyers abide by certain ethics, but I am sure there are exceptions also... Fire him at your Trial... and ask for new representation... The Judge may or may not allow it...
2006-10-11 22:39:45 · answer #8 · answered by RiverRat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you give him/her the full amount up front?? Well Hun.. you learned a good lesson about attorneys!!!!!!! Tell the judge the truth.. fire the attorneys @ss. Court appointed atty. probably do ya better. Your court will be postponed..ect.
2006-10-11 20:04:52 · answer #9 · answered by mr.longshot 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you are screwed if you cant get another lawyer
2006-10-11 19:01:57 · answer #10 · answered by Hayden 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋