I had a PD represent me in court.His MISrep cost me everything.Can I sue him?

1 ⤊

I had a PD represent me in court.His MISrep cost me everything.Can I sue him?

2007-02-23 14:00:14 · 4 answers · asked by nattielw 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics

4 answers

Public defenders are generally exempt from malpractice lawsuits brought by assigned clients. You can petition the court for a retrial based on the bad acts of counsel.

2007-02-23 14:05:06 · answer #1 · answered by Stuart 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Nope, unless you can prove he maliciously tried to get you convicted he's exempt. Perhaps next time you'll hire your own defense.

2007-02-23 22:18:57 · answer #2 · answered by J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

If you can prove that he did it on purpose you can, but if not, I don't think so. Call another attorney and ask him / her.
Good luck

2007-02-23 22:04:47 · answer #3 · answered by Nort 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Probably not effectively.

2007-02-23 22:06:03 · answer #4 · answered by bullwinkle 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋