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forced to make a plea public defender misrepresention

Four yrs ago I was arrested for domestic violence.A

crime I did not commit. At the first hearing I was

appointed an public defender.Which I spoke to 3 min

before my case was called.I was advised to plead not

guily, but if I did I would remain in jail for 30 days

until a trial was scheduled.I have never been in

trouble my entire life.I was told the judge did not

issue o.rs if I pleaded no contest she would release

me and sentanced me. I went back the next day to have

my plea reverse. again p.d spent 2 min with me denied

p.d would not file and appeal said he could not. Today

I have a warrent. There has been several news paper

articals written on this judge and the attorneys were

requesting there cases to be heard in another court

room. I contacted the public defenders office again

they will not help me fight this.I cant afford a

lawyer.I have daily nightmares. I am such a good

person. I need some help please I have even written to

the gov on this requesting an traditional pardon but I

do not quailify. There must be something someway to

open this case again and give me a chance to prove I

didnt commit this crime I was accused


Asked on 8/25/01, 5:08 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Victor Hobbs Victor E. Hobbs

Re: forced to make a plea public defender misrepresention

Your problem is mental, and not entirely legal. You made choices and as a result of those choices certain things happened.

I can't tell from reading your question or facts if you completed your sentence. If you were convicted of a misdemeanor and/or felony and completed you time, time in prison disqualifies you, you can obtain a form from the clerk at the court, and have your misdemeanor dismissed or your felony downgraded to a misdemeanor.

I believe you'll still suffer the consequences of not being able to own or carry a gun for recreation or employment.

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Answered on 9/04/01, 11:20 am


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