Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas
When a lawyer is court appointed in a criminal case, how obligated is he/she to represent the client.Or is it just a formality ?
Asked on 6/20/10, 7:07 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Dunn
Mark D. Dunn
He has a duty to represent his client just the same as if he had been paid a $5000 retainer.
If you want to fight the case, tell your lawyer, and tell him that you want to demand a jury trial.
Answered on 6/21/10, 5:15 am
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