Is there a way for a defendant to request his own bond reduction from jail if his public defender isn’t trying to help him?
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Is there a way for a defendant to request his own bond reduction from jail if his public defender isn’t trying to help him?
Asked on December 29, 2014 under Criminal Law, South Carolina
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Never advisable to represent yourself. You need to file a motion to request new counsel due to your counsel's failure to zealously advocate for you. Or you can attempt to find private counsel to do the same.
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