My 18 year is in jail 1 year without bail and 5 years of felony probation ... was told to plead guilty by his public defender ?
He put in for apeel
2007-10-17 09:03:06 · 4 answers · asked by rosie 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If he is able to get a record on appeal to the Court of Appeal, the court will appoint a lawyer to represent him on appeal if he cannot afford counsel. The problem is that to have an appeal following a plea of guilty, he must obtain a certificate of probable cause by submitting a declaration showing some jurisdictional or constitutional error which can be raised on appeal. He should write to the attorney who represented him to see if this is possible. Remember that he has only 60 days to file a notice of appeal, so if that time limit has already passed it is too late.
2007-10-17 09:22:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
You can contact the Cal State Bar (calbar.ca.gov) -- they have a referral service for attorneys, many who can do some pro-bono work.
Pro-bono appeals are uncommon, however -- unless there was a serious defect in the trial proceedings or the person absolutely was innocent -- but good luck.
If you cannot find someone to do it pro-bono, I am licensed to practice in California, and could help you out on a fairly inexpensive basis. Feel free to contact me offline via email.
2007-10-17 09:34:02 · answer #2 · answered by coragryph 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they are in every city, all you need to do is grab a phone book and call around. If you explain your case to them im sure you will find lawyers who are willing to help.
2007-10-17 09:08:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pro bono??? Remember you get what you pay for!!!
By the way,what do you think a public defender is????
2007-10-17 09:07:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋