Legal Question in Criminal Law in Louisiana

How to deny a motion

If a client or defendant moves for a motion to change all personnel and attorneys because he believes that the court has a bias opinion, what can the prosecutor do to make the judge/courts deny his motion?


Asked on 10/23/02, 9:41 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Andrew Casanave Andrew M. Casanave

Re: How to deny a motion

First, the prosecution has the right to oppose any defense motion, and the defendant has to prove bias before the court will order anyone off of a case.

Second, if the defendant wants to fire his retained lawyer, he can. If he wants to fire an appointed lawyer, he must convince the court to approve that move.

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Answered on 10/23/02, 11:34 pm


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