Washington, WA asked in Criminal Law and Probate for Pennsylvania

Q: Can a stricter county's public defender "withdraw from your case" if they simply do not want to fight for you??

Too long to get into. Never been charged with any crime until now. Lazy public defender has told me to shutup and accept plea deal. I'd like to hear the opinion of someone who knows criminal law; i have read and understood the PA Title 18 Codes and there's a few (I see) as fightable defenses. I was just last-minute called at 4:55pm friday and told "don't email me anymore". Want me to sign the plea in 3 weeks or they will withdraw from my case (is this possible?!?)....Like to hear lawyer opinions on this; court would be Nov 5th, all continuances were used. If your defense is strong like my passion that i did not (knowing and willingly) commit a crime, please lets talk the case before your fee. Thank you so much

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Cary B. Hall
Cary B. Hall
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Norristown, PA
  • Licensed in Pennsylvania

A: In which county are you being charged?

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