Legal Question in Criminal Law in South Carolina

Firing of appointed defense lawyers

In a capital murder trial in which the death sentence is being sought and the defendant had one public defender step down and was appointed 2 more lawyers does the defendent have the right to fire the new lawyers if he feels they're not qualified and who should he report it to?


Asked on 8/12/02, 1:34 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Johnston Law Offices of Robert J. Johnston

Re: Firing of appointed defense lawyers

He'll have to bring it up with the judge that is presiding over the case. The decision is entirely up to the judge.

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Answered on 8/13/02, 8:53 am


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