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What action can a defendant take after being misrepresented in a criminal trial

what to do after yopu have been mis represented in a crimminal trial?

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Reputation Level 20
You can complain to the bar association, sue the attorney for malpractice and/or get a new attorney and try to get a new trial. Whether you can get a new trial depends on how long ago the conviction was so move quickly to get another lawyer involved.

Reputation Level 16
You have not provided enough information to give you any intelligent response. Try again, please.

Reputation Level 8
Mr. Dinday is correct, your question lacks information. Nevertheless, some additional actions that can be taken are: complain to state bar, gather evidence to support attorney's misrepresentation (transcripts of hearings, declarations from opposing/co-counsel, letters or notes written by this attorney), seek help from another (trusted) attorney. Move fast, because there are deadlines to overturning convictions. Good Luck

Reputation Level 13
Your question does lack a little detail, but suffice it to say you need to move quickly. Convictions are difficult to overturn so you will need to follow the advice of the other posters. Good Luck!

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