Legal Question in Criminal Law in Kentucky
public defenders
If you are appointed a public defender and he is doing nothing to help you, can you request another public defender
Asked on 9/08/08, 6:53 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Daniel Hancock
Hancock Law Office
Re: public defenders
Generally, no. The Public Defender's office is appointed and they assign an attorney. As a general rule PD's are carrying many more cases than they can effectively handle. That's why many times it is in your best interest to find a way to hire your own attorney.
Answered on 9/08/08, 8:50 am
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