Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Appeal due to poor legal representation

My nephew plead guilt to sexual battery because he was encouraged to do so by his public defender.

He was not guilty but was afraid he would receive a very long sentence at trial. Where do I start to help him appeal or request a reduced sentence. He has served 2 years of an 8 year sentence.


Asked on 10/23/99, 6:09 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Larry Bruce Larry B. Bruce Attorney At Law

Re: Appeal due to poor legal representation

The hard part of your nephew's problem is that

he entered into a contract with the state and that

contract is just as hard to break as is a contract

for aluminium siding. "Buyer's remorse" doesn't go

very far.

Only if your nephew can show that he received

inadequate representation can he hope to reopen it

now. Did his lawyer investigate all the facts? He

will have to show specific inadequacies in the acts

of his counsel.

Feel free to follow up with any questions you

may have.

Larry B. Bruce

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Answered on 10/25/99, 11:42 pm


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