Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

I qualify for DEJ/P36 do I need a lawyer to plead no contest in court


Asked on 10/10/11, 11:17 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Zadik Shapiro Law Offices of C. Zadik Shapiro

You always need a lawyer before you plea. If you get a DEJ, a lawyer still needs to work out the terms of the plea. If you can't afford one the court will appoint a lawyer

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Answered on 10/10/11, 11:30 am
Elliot Zarabi Law Offices of Elliot Zarabi

You don't need one, but to have one go in with you is not a bad idea. You can hire an attorney for very cheap to go in with you make sure everything is ok and then help you. You will actually be pleading guilty, not no contest, but this really depends on the court.

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Answered on 10/10/11, 11:30 am
Anthony Roach Law Office of Anthony A. Roach

It is always a good idea to have a lawyer. Sometimes the prosecutor does not realize that a case qualifies for DEJ, and a lawyer with you will protect you and make sure you are placed in that program.

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Answered on 10/11/11, 12:30 pm


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