Q: Can the DA use old non convicted cases against me in court on a new case?
Also curious as to if its legal for my attorney to speak with the da about things I said to him in confidence and reasons as to why my paid attorney would be working against me?
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The answer to the first question depends on whether the old cases are relevant and admissible at trial. In most instances the hurdles to admitting that kind of evidence are insurmountable.
As for the second question - if you tell your lawyer something you want kept confidential that information cannot be shared with anybody for any reason unless you intend to commit a crime.
As for the last question - I cannot help with that - you need to trust your lawyer and if you don’t - get a new lawyer. Period.
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