When a Public Defender is assigned to a case (a case in which they're sure to loose),can they deny taking the case?. If denial is granted,will he/she still be paid for their time?
136776
A Public defender can't just deny taking a case.  They can request it be reassigned if there's a conflict of interest, ethical problem, etc, but not simply I don't like the defendant or I don't think I'll win, etc.  Of course they are paid for the time they worked.  The case work they've generated though must be transfered to the new attorney.  \n\nAlso remember one doesn't need to be a public defender to be assigned a case.  Most states a judge can assign any person admited to the bar to a case and require them to handle it.  This is normally only done in rare cases nowadays with public defender offices, but can be done.
608427
File what?\n\nYou can file (make a motion) for a continuance, but if the opponent objects and the court agrees, the hearing will go forward.\n\nYou indicate you have an attorney. Is there some reason he hasn't answered this question?
238785
contact your local public defender and ask for the defender of the day, because you have some law questions... they will be able to help you and guide you in the right direction at no cost
468625
Cops don't keep money seized from a case.  It goes to the department for training and equipment.  I have been in law enforcement for years and not 1 time has an officer taken money.  There are state and federal guide lines that are followed to the letter on not only seized money, but any property seized.
163748
A case cannot be reopened if she pled guilty. It doesn't matter what her lawyer told her to do, she should not have pled guilty if she wasn't. As far as your question about attempted theft, since I don't know the circumstances, here is an example of a $4000 attempted theft. If a person is in a jewelry store and slips a ring in her pocket and is either caught putting in her pocket or is apprehended before leaving the store, it could be attempted theft. The other option would be (since she has to pay it back, this is more likely) that her lawyer advised her to plead guilty to have her theft charged knocked down to an attempted theft charge as a plea bargain.
358201
If the person actually took the stand during the trial and denied killing the person, then he could be charged with perjury.  If he didn't take the stand and get sworn in, it can't be said to be perjury.  He may get charged with obstructing justice, depending on what he has or hasn't said to the police.  If it is a federal crime and the FBI is involved, he could be charged with lying to federal agents.  Probably the worst case situation other than these things is that he could face a civil trial in the same way O J Simpson did and be facing a huge financial penalty...it is rather stupid for anyone to do that though.  Otherwise, unfortunately, double jeopardy will apply.  Even on an appeal, it can only be on the evidence presented, not on any new evidence.  If a higher court does decide to send it back to a lower court for a retrial, he could be in big trouble.  Hope this helps.
431712
First of all, if you can't afford an attorney, you should be able to qualify for a public defender. I would contact the court and inquire about this immediately. As for the rest of your questions, once you have an attorney, he or she is the best person to answer those. I would NOT go to court without an attorney on this!
520128
For the most part, I know that this is true......I work for the Public Defender Dept in my state and I see it all  the time. Many of the attys in the office where I work actually ask to help on the cases of "illegal aliens". I think they should be able to stay and not only stay.....but given citizenship.
122143
Both sides present the basic facts of the case. The judge then determines if there is probable cause to believe you commited the crime. If he finds that way, then you will then be held to answer. In other words, a jury trial will be set in the matter. \n\nOther matters can be dealt with on the day of a preliminary hearing, such as bail reductions/increases and/or release terms.
181106
OK, let's start out at the beginning. As a person who has had to testify in court in several occasions, as well as being friends with a judge and private defense attorney, do not admit guilt! Insist on a court trial by jury. Both the PD's and DA's depend on plea deals to speed things up. By insisting on going to trial, you are showing that you believe that you are innocent and are demanding your day in court.\n\n2. Get rid of your PD. They are massively overworked, underpaid, and stressed out. You need to find an attorney that will work for you pro bono. This will be tough - try going to parent's rights organizations and pleading your case. \n\n3. If you've already admitted guilt, withdraw it officially. Tell the truth - your PD pressured you into confessing in order to get the case off of his books, and you were not provided adequate representation. Ask to meet with the judge & all attornies in chambers, and state your case. The claim of inadquate representation is a big one, it gives you an opening to have everything your PD did thrown out.\n\n4. FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT! Again, the court system relys on plea deals. The more you fight, the more they will back off, espically if their case is shaky. Start documenting all the times that you have called your PD and he has not called you back, or times that you have requested a meeting and he has refused. This will provide powerful evidence to the judge that you have not been provided adquate representation.\n\nGood luck.
97957
It's entirely possible that they will deny your claim.  If they do, appeal it as many times as it takes for them to approve you.  If you do, then when you are approved they have to pay you retroactive to the date you first applied.  \n\nA lot of times, social security denies claims to weed people out.  They only want those who have serious problems to be granted the money, so they make it very difficult.  Sadly, I know people who are really capable of work who have been granted social security because they were stubborn enough to appeal their cases, and people who really need it, but have given up.  I wish you the best of luck with your claim.
55073
The DA can still follow through on the charges but usually won't if you are the only witness and you refuse to testify in court...they can force you to testify but it's usually not what they do.
417554
Seriously.  None.  In the end he will be told to give you one half of what ever he got.  I have seen this happen many times.  I work for an attorney.  If your not close to trial then not much is going to happen.  Even then you will just have to get compensated.
41439
It doesn’t seem fair does it. I went through the criminal justice system last year around this time.\n\nYou can get a defense, your public defender will have you plea bargain the case out, only about 2% of cases ever make it to trial.\n\nDepending on your crime, and your mental state at the time of the arrest, the victim, and the case itself will all be key factors.\n\nIt is fair, if the public defender gives any information without your consent to anyone, including but not limited to judges, clerks, prosecutors, etc. it is a violation of the attorney client confidentiality agreement.\n\nBest wishes...and if you have the money or can get the money, fight it, call around and get the best attorney you can afford, nobody likes a bad record.
271293
Look girlfriend, I WORKED for an attorney... and as a public defender assigned to you ... He's guaranteed his pay, BY the court...whether He makes an effort to help you or not...\n\nDon't show him NUTHIN!!!  The ones to suck up to are the Judge and prosecutor.... make em' some of those "special" brownies .. and make sure they eat them 15 min. before the next court hearing!!!\n\nUnless this thing goes to Jury trial... then the brownies go to them (Jurors)
562196
They would like to talk to you about your involvement in a domestic case.  They will probably question you if  they do not have solid evidence showing you were involved.  They will take you into a room usually with 2 investigators and it will probably be taped and recorded.  They will read you your rights and make you sign a piece of paper indicating you understand your rights.  If you wish to remain silent you tell them so and say you wish to consult with a lawyer first.  Depending on how serious the charges are they can hold up for up to 72 hours then they have to release you.  If you can not afford a lawyer one will be appointed to you.  And public defenders aren't the greatest.  I would go in and see what is going on.  Otherwise they could put a warrent out on you for you arrest.  Rather be safe then sorry.
265503
If you are out on a bond and miss a court date then the court has a BOND FORFEITURE HEARING.  That is when the judge determines if the defendant had good cause for missing court. \n\nThe Bail Bond Company must surrender the defendant back into custody prior to the hearing in order to prevent the bond being forfeited. \n\nAs for being released again, it is up to the judge the case was in to provide for a bail or not.  Sometimes it is automatically denied until the defendant appears before the judge again. \n\nAnyway you look at it, they should have just went to court.  These things just don't go away.