Q: I was charged with Arson last year and made to register and take a strike with jail time. Is there a way to appeal this
I was suicidal when I set the fire and drinking. The cops did not report this when they charged me and my public defender didn't help me purse mental health court when I expressed that I suffered from mental health issues. I pled guilty not knowing about the option of mental health court and I was given a year (2 for 1) in county jail and made to register and take a strike. Not to mention I had never been in trouble with the law before. I am wondering can I have this case reopened and re examined with the facts of my mental health and the fact that my Friend told the 911 operator more than once I was suicidal
A: More information is needed, such as when you pled guilty and the facts and circumstances surrounding your guilty plea. Say nothing more here, but speak with an attorney in your area. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for forming an attorney-client relationship. You should seek an attorney for formal legal advice and representation.]
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