Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Letter to the judge

I was found guilty at my jury trial due to my inexpierenced P.D who with held vital information which could have proven my defense. I have a sentensing hearing coming up in Jan, and are prepared to have letters from family, friends,my employer etc..my question is, do I have to give my letters to my P.D? He said all letters have to go through him first and I am not to contact the judge personally.

thank you


Asked on 12/29/06, 2:51 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Re: Letter to the judge

Any communication between you and the court has to go through your lawyer. The judge will not read anything from you that didn't go through your attorney. If you send something to the court directly, the court will return it to you unread.

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Answered on 12/29/06, 3:01 pm
Daniel J. Mangan III JuryTrialJustice

Re: Letter to the judge

Anyone represented by counsel has to communicate with the court through counsel.

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Answered on 12/29/06, 3:29 pm
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: Letter to the judge

At the next court hearing tell the judge that you feel you were not properly represented. Ask for a hearing on the quality of that representation. Then be sure that an appeal is filed and that the issue of inadequate representation is raised.

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Answered on 1/06/07, 2:50 am


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