Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in California

my dad was arrested and charged with a felony for stealing a car my dad rightfully purchased the car the officers that arrested him used excesive force and my dad and his dog were also traumatized during the arrest proccess my dad currently has an attorney that we are no longer confident in we recently went to a court date and have a court date for later this month to enter a plea my dads choices are guilty(which he is not) or to plea insanity if he does that he will be sent to a mental intitution which is way extream a phsyc valuation was done and that came back 2 say my dads not fit 2 stand trial right now our attorney is just letting things happen and is not fighting for us ne more i was wondering if u have ne advice on ths if there is ne thg else that we can do ur advice is much appriciated thank you


Asked on 10/08/09, 5:52 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

If he won't accept whatever plea bargain is offered by the DA, his only remaining option is to take it to trial, running the risk of mandatory jail or prison time if convicted. He will want to be very sure of his defenses and evidence being good enough to prevent a conviction. I wouldn't suggest agreeing to an 'insanity' plea either. If you aren't willing to continue with this attorney, then hire another who you have confidence in, then listen to his advice. Seek the truth, and don't look for someone to tell you what you want to hear. If serious about doing so, and if this case is in SoCal courts, feel free to contact me.

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Answered on 10/08/09, 6:42 pm


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