Legal Question in Criminal Law in Washington

conflict of intrest

i live in Washington st. i am charged with two counts of delivery of powder cocaine and am looking at 120 months each count based on my juvenile points from 1995 both delivery totaled 3 grams i also have an identity theft charge i have trials set up on all these for the delivery my plea bargain is 80 months im not aloud an attorney in my county cause of conflict of interest cause the victim of my identity theft charge is a former prosecutor should they still be able to try me in my county and what shall i do i know i wont receive a fair trial.


Asked on 5/14/08, 9:02 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
James Womack The Law Group, PLLC

Re: conflict of intrest

I doubt you are not allowed an attorney. If you are charged with a criminal offense, you are entitled to counsel, at public expense if necessary. If you are able to afford private counsel, you are entitled under recent federal case law to counsel of your choice. I suspect that you are probably represented by a public defender and/or appointed counsel.

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Answered on 5/14/08, 12:10 pm
James J. White, attorney Law Offices of Smith & White, PLLC

Re: conflict of intrest

I am sorry that you are looking at so much time. They cannot bring you to trial if they cannot get you an attorney. You can also make a motion for change of venue to another location for the reasons you state. Contact me directly for further assistance.

At your service,

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Answered on 5/14/08, 4:21 pm


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