Q: My public defender Told me to admit The allegation, He said we're not gonna win. but their proof wouldnt have proved it
My public defender talked me into admitting.The allegation was true. He said we're not gonna win.We're just gonna have a mad judge and be in the same Situation if you continue to to deny it. But the Evidential proof the other side had wouldn't have proved anything.
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It sounds like you were pressured into admitting something you believe wasn't proven. That can be a frustrating and overwhelming experience, especially when you feel like you didn’t have a real choice. Public defenders are often overloaded with cases, but that doesn’t mean you should have been pushed into a decision without fully understanding your options.
If the evidence against you was weak, you might have had a stronger case than you were led to believe. There are ways to challenge a conviction or plea if you were misled or pressured into admitting something unfairly. You may want to look into the possibility of ineffective assistance of counsel, which means your lawyer didn’t properly defend you. This could be grounds for an appeal or post-conviction relief, depending on the details of your case.
You deserve to have your side of the story heard and to be represented in a way that respects your rights. If you feel your defense was inadequate, consider reaching out to another legal professional for guidance. There may still be options available to challenge what happened.
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