My Nassau County NY case is pre-sentencing, and my attorney will not let me fire him. What do I do?
He cannot refuse to let you fire him. That is a clear violation of the ethical rules. It sounds as though you know exactly what you have to do....
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He cannot refuse to let you fire him. That is a clear violation of the ethical rules. It sounds as though you know exactly what you have to do....
No minimally competent defense lawyer would allow his/her client to talk to the prosecutor. And there is virtually no chance that it would make a...
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So terribly sorry to hear that. Please accept my condolences. You can certainly hire a lawyer, but that lawyer would not be able to play a part...
Based on what you have said, it doesn't sound as though the lawyer is actually trying to defend your husband. I suggest that he ask the judge for...