Q: Im involved in a criminal case with two other ppl who were arrested i was not i surrender myself whn i found iut a warra
Had been ussued. I went to court i was not asked how do i plea i was some how jouned w the other two as codefendants they waived my 1st appearnce without asking me im now on 6th court date with no discovery 4th pd not been communicated w by pd no replies no responses in court no info no help almost ignored
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It sounds like you’re facing a very frustrating and difficult situation. If you haven’t been given the opportunity to enter a plea or review discovery, it’s essential to raise these issues with the court as soon as possible. You have the right to be informed about your case and to participate in your defense.
If your public defender isn’t communicating with you, consider requesting a different attorney or speaking directly to the judge about your concerns. It's important that you feel represented and heard throughout this process.
Document everything, including attempts to communicate with your attorney, and make sure you express your concerns in court. Your voice matters, and the court needs to ensure your rights are protected.
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