2007-11-20 08:22:43 · 8 answers · asked by babyherc1r 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Check your states court website for the proper paperwork. You can file it yourself. On their website they probably have a pdf file for the proper papers. If not, go to the courthouse and request them.
2007-11-20 08:27:07 · answer #1 · answered by Martin M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why on earth would you be wanting to do discovery yourself if you have an attorney?
If you, as a lay person, file a motion for discovery, (if its a criminal case) or send requests for production of documents, interrogatories and requests for admissin (if its a civil case), then the chances are that unless you are familiar with the appropriate form and format, you will not get the information you're requesting.
Discuss this with your attorney. If he/she doesn't feel it necesary to do discovery, ask him/her why not, and have them explain it until you understand it. If they can't or won't explain it, consider getting another attorney. For a referral, contact your local or state bar association.
2007-11-20 08:28:06 · answer #2 · answered by Phil R 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ya...your attorney should be requesting discovery but you usually don't need to file a motion for discovery unless you have passed your discovery cut off date which is usually 30-90 days before trial.
2007-11-20 08:31:39 · answer #3 · answered by lahockeyg 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can. Look in your library for legal self help books, like the Nolo series.
But be aware that many judges and lawyers in the U.S. are prejudiced against people who do their own legal work. You are circumventing their monopoly.
If you have a lawyer who will work with you to keep down costs, ask him if you can prepare the documents and then have him file them on his stationary.
2007-11-20 11:24:01 · answer #4 · answered by Pascha 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u certainly can file a motion for discovery pro se. it is not excluvise to lawyers
2007-11-20 08:25:33 · answer #5 · answered by Ayo A 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look this is something that your attorney will do. No judge in his right mind is going to give you very much weight in their courtroom. A licensed professional attorney is the best way to handle this.
2007-11-20 08:25:57 · answer #6 · answered by Rooster 1972 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes you can ,
but , you had better know what your getting into,
a prosecutor, will have a field day with your head.
but keep it in mind if you see your loosing you can always
commit suicide,
both actions will finish you off just as fast.
remember one very important issue,
Never piss the judge off.
2007-11-20 08:35:37 · answer #7 · answered by t-bone 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is something your attorney must do.
2007-11-20 08:25:17 · answer #8 · answered by regerugged 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋