Can my attorney quit on me.?

John

Good decision on your part, to plead innocent. It's time we stand up to this corrupted system. These court appointed attorney are a waste of tax payers money if you ask me. All they are interested in doing is f@#K&^G the defended over so that the judge and the district attorney look good and achieve more conviction without regards to the truth.

KC V â„¢

Often times I've seen attorneys advise their clients a course of action that was best for their clients with the client refusing to listen to the expertise of the attorney.

If there is a conflict between the attorney and client...then the attorney can address the court and request to be recused from further representation.

There are good and bad attorneys just like any other profession but there's an old saying "A defendant who represents himself has a fool for a client" meaning that the attorney can do whats best for the client when sometimes the client doesn't see the whole issue at hand.

sparhawk7322

Don't you just love the arrogance of lawyers?

Barry C

Let us know how your trial turns out, especially compared to what the plea would have been.

native

he can quit, but he should not have tried to force you to plead no contest. you can tell the court that you need a different lawyer, because this one does not have your best interest in mind.

yes your attorney can quit on you, especially a public defender.

Speedracer

Yeah, they can, it's not that he's trying to save the state money he's really trying to save you. But if you know it all and it seems you do take the jury and fire him. Don't wait for him to quit. Good luck being judged by 12.

Kevy

Sure, but he should have permission from the court.

trooper3316

He should not be able to quit without permission from the court, but if he doesn't quit... do you want him anyway? Sounds like he is doing you a favor by quitting.

A good attorney does not look at whether you are innocent or guilty, he looks at what the court can prove. If the case against you is strong, pleading could be a good move, and get you a lesser sentence.

California Street Cop

In many large cities/counties...

There are certain ways PDs work. Some work prelims and pleas, some work trial cases, some work probation revocation hearing sentencing etc...

Your guy sounds like a prelim and plea guy. He was simply following protocol. Now you'll move onto a PD that works trial cases as your other guy does not do trials.

DAs work in the same manner. They are specialized for the type of case and proceeding you'll be having.

One DA or PD from cradle to grave is what you'd see with a high profile case like a rape, homicide, kidnapping, etc.

I see it weekly.

ghost

Try to get a plea bargain that is a low fine. If it's a first time DWI/DUI you might consider taking the punishment and moving on.

wartz

Your attorney is supposed to give you advice, you are not obligated to take it. Not taking may be stupid or not but it's your call. Your attorney can not withdraw without permission of the court.

Salt&Pepper Apricot

You can get a trial for a misdemeanor? Could be he's had enough experience in the field to know that your getting a trial by jury will just make your punishment that much more. You didn't say why you were in court in the first place.

He doesn't actually work for you, since you haven't paid him a dime. He works for the state in your defense. You don't get to become boss. You have a future at stake here. You get to take or leave educated advice, and take whatever comes. You really aren't in a position to become bossy.

Not To Serious

Good for you. I hope you win your case

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