Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
My brother is currently facing criminal charges and can no longer afford an attorney. Who and how do I ensure the court will appoint him a public defender? How do I follow up with this defender to ensure he is actively working on my brothers case?
Asked on 1/20/11, 11:04 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Isi Mataele
'Isi Mataele Attorney at Law
Well you can't ensure an attorney is working on a case. Your brother needs to have his attorney request an appointment.
Answered on 1/25/11, 11:07 pm
Michael Stone
Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE
Usually the public defender won't "actively work" on the case. Your brother could possibly write to the public defender, by certified mail if possible, specifying which witnesses the public defender should interview and/or subpoena. This would create a record that could possibly help your brother in a future claim of ineffective assistance of counsel or legal malpractice.
Answered on 1/25/11, 11:37 pm
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