Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

public def. did not represent me rright. i am innocent and want to go to trial

5 yrs ago i was an office asst. my boss had me cash the petty cash fund checks. my boss was owners daughter and would sign his name on company checks. i get pulled over and find i have a warrent . for theft of over $12,000..i have never been in trouble . my pd told me not to go to trial . he told he did not believe my story. the evidence is all there . my friends tell me he should have gone to trial on it . i cant come up with the money fast i have kids and bills.what form do i need to get a trial. they got me 4 months community service $6000restution, and probation 3 yrs . any info on how to proceed would be great . thank you


Asked on 11/21/05, 9:39 am

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

Re: public def. did not represent me rright. i am innocent and want to go to trial

If you have entered a plea of guilty, you would have to convince the court that you should be allowed to with draw your guilty plea. If you cannot afford to retain an attorney then you should ask the court to appoint an attorney to represent you in withdrawing your plea. If you have not plead guilty then tell the public defender that you will not plead guilty. From the few facts that you provided it would appear that a handwriting expert would be advisable to show that you did not sign the checks. Get a copy of the police report and any other documents available. Then call the local bar association and ask about any program they have for referals to an attorney, with criminal defense experience.

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Answered on 11/23/05, 2:13 am
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: public def. did not represent me rright. i am innocent and want to go to trial

If you didn't do the crime, don't plead guilty. Don't plead guilty, don't sign a form that says you plead guilty (or no contest). No matter what the PD says. That way you will get a trial.

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Answered on 11/21/05, 11:29 am


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