Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

farretta rights

if I relinquish my feretta rights and buy a lawyer can the judge deny my motion and make me represent myself two weeks before trail?


Asked on 5/25/09, 1:00 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: farretta rights

Mr. Dane is correct. However, I would not wait, since you stated trial is in two weeks. Rather hire the attorney who should file motion for a continuance to prepare for trial.

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Answered on 5/31/09, 12:15 am
Joe Dane Law Office of Joe Dane

Re: farretta rights

Even though you have a right to represent yourself, most judges would rather not sit through a pro per trial if they can avoid it. Assuming you haven't been a pain to the judge so far and this isn't seen as a delay tactic, the judge should allow the attorney to come in and enough time to prepare.

You'll have a better chance if you retain an attorney and have them with you at your next court date, rather than wait until the day of trial.

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Answered on 5/25/09, 1:16 pm


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