QUESTION
What should be done if my relative was arrested?
Asked on Apr 10th, 2015 on Criminal Law - California
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My nephew was recently arrested for felony drug possession. With the economy the way it is, money is tight. How can we help? Will a public defender be good enough?
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Criminal Defense Attorney serving Alhambra, CA
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Francis John Cowhig
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Like everything else in life, there are extremely good and extremely bad public defenders. The main difference is that unlike a private attorney, you cannot fire your public defender and request a new one.
Answered on Apr 14th, 2015 at 1:01 AM
Spend some money and hire a "real" lawyer. You get what you pay for.
Answered on Apr 13th, 2015 at 1:09 PM
Civil Practice Attorney serving Encinitas, CA
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Law Offices of Ramona R. Hallam
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I would advise calling a lawyer on any felony case. A felony conviction can have a lifetime impact on a person in employment and can result in years in prison.
Answered on Apr 13th, 2015 at 1:03 PM
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Law Office of Edward J. Blum
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It depends on the public defender. With your own lawyer you get to see whether they are competent.
Answered on Apr 10th, 2015 at 4:47 PM