Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Sentencing

at this stage does there have to be an Attorney present? she fired him.


Asked on 2/24/09, 5:44 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Hunter Chamberlin Chamberlin Butler & Crowe, P.A.

Re: Sentencing

If she fired her attorney, and she is in custody, she can choose to either represent herself, hire a new attorney, or have the public defender appointed if she qualifies.

Depending on the nature of the charges for which she was convicted, and her prior criminal history, it is probably unwise to have a sentencing hearing without benefit of counsel.

If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact me at your convenience.

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Answered on 2/24/09, 6:13 pm


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