Legal Question in Criminal Law in Pennsylvania

I was told by my public defender to waive my preliminary hearing and I would only be charged with a misdemeanor of hindering apprehension. I waived it, and spoke with the detective- he didn't "feel" I was cooperative enough and is sticking with it as a felony. Can I request to have my prelim hearing again before I take it to trial? Can I switch public defenders if she isn't doing anything?


Asked on 11/24/14, 7:51 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Davidson Law Office of John A. Davidson

And you spoke to the detective without your lawyer WHY? A criminal defendant should NEVER talk to the police. No you can't ask for a preliminary hearing. You're stuck with your decision. That said so is the DA. They can't change what you were charged with. Unless they want to start with another preliminary hearing.

Don't take my word take Justice Robert Jackson's word on it. Go Google him.

{John}

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Answered on 11/24/14, 8:07 pm


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