Q: My husband lawyer isn't doing anything to help him and he doesn't even let us know nothing never comes to see him can we
A:
Every lawyer who represents a client, especially in a criminal defense, must communicate with the client and let the client know of all court dates, all offers to settle, and must review the case, and the facts surrounding the case. If your husband's lawyer is not keeping him up to date, and not reviewing the State's case, the evidence against him or and plea offers, then he is violating the attorney code of conduct. The lawyer is not obligated to talk to you, but he must talk to your husband.
He needs to send his lawyer a certified letter requesting a review of the case and a meeting with the attorney. That will get his attention.
I hope this helps.
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