Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in California

denial of a public defender

my son was seen 2day for a violation of pc 415 sec 3, a mistimeanor. it was transfered from juvi deliquency court to juvi traffic court. the judge refused to give him a public defender, even though the statement of rights that he had to sign says he can have one. what can i do?


Asked on 3/11/08, 4:09 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: denial of a public defender

Hire private counsel. You could also go meet with the public defender and see if they will recommend qualifying him to the judge.

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Answered on 3/11/08, 6:34 pm


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