Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida
Criminal law sexual battery capital case: My spouse was denied bond at an Arthur hearing. His private lawyer represented him poorly. We used savings but have no more money and he doesn't have a job/income anymore. He wants to file for a public defender and fire his current lawyer. Also we both feel he should appeal with a habeas writ to the supreme court. can he do this pro se and then seek public defender or would the PD have to do it?
1 Answer from Attorneys
He certainly has the right to fire his private attorney. There would then be an investigation to see if you qualify for a public defender, and if he does the court will appoint one. After a public defender is appointed you can meet with them to see if doing an appeal or other post-conviction relief is appropriate.
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