01-20-2013, 01:46 PM
(01-17-2013, 02:57 PM)heartbreaker6713 Wrote: Can a lawyer just remove themselves? How many times can you get a new attorney for your case?
An attorney can motion a court to be removed from a case. The final word on why he/she can or cannot will be with the Judge. The attorney would have to have a really good reason as to why.
A defendant has a right to terminate the services of an attorney.
However, if it becomes apparent that this is holding up court proceedings or delaying the case; the Judge can stop this type of "game playing" by a defendant. The case will proceed with whatever attorney or court appointed attorney is on the case. Of course, I am sure this could go to the appellate level if the defendant loses. I am sure a good judge on a case would make sure that the defendant gets the most out of his defense.
***I hope that detectives and prosecutors have not given up on the Clarke/Straub homicide. It would be great if someone is not giving up after only one conviction. The dismissal is so disgusting on the pettaway side of the case. I still do not understand that, and LC was perplexed by it as well.