Q: I have a family charge against my mom and she lied on the police report saying she has dementia she also attacked me and
All I did was defend myself and I didn't press charges but she lied and press charges on me my lawyer said she can't beat the case but she's a court appointed lawyer do I need to get another lawyer
A: The result of a criminal case will depend on the quality of the prosecutor's evidence, the skill and diligence of the defense attorney, and some degree of luck. You can't control the evidence or the luck, but you can hire a better defense attorney. On average, expensive attorneys get better results than cheap attorneys, and court-appointed attorneys are the "cheapest" of all. However, even the best attorney ever can't win them all... sometimes the evidence is too strong or the luck is too bad.
A:
Of course you need to get another lawyer when the one you have says she can't win the case.
The one helpful thought I have is that maybe, since she herself claims to have dementia, she may be incompetent to testify against you. Unless there are other witnesses prepared to testify against you, the State may be unable to proceed in your case because an incompetent person cannot testify. No witness, no trial. No trial, no conviction.
Hope this helps. Good luck.
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
