Challenging Ineffective Legal Counsel

Summary

If your son experienced ineffective assistance of counsel, it may be grounds for an appeal. New evidence, such as a victim recanting their statement, can significantly impact the case. The gun enhancement, especially for a first-time offender, might be challenged. Its crucial to consult with a qualified attorney to explore these options and understand the legal strategies available in California.

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Let me first say this My son has been incarcerated for almost 4 years now and he's in prison for the very first time and it was his very first time being in trouble and he was charged with a *-year gun enhancement which he never in his life been arrested for any kind of weapon or gun or anything of that kind tell me how does a public defender who is supposed to be defending her client not help her client at all like I said my son was co-host and railroaded meaning that I believe the da and the public defender were working together because she never helped the public defender never helped my son at all. And the only thing that she ever told him was that he was going to be found guilty he should take the deal and it's the best thing to do and he looked at guilty so other than that she didn't help
Theresa, it sounds like your son might have grounds for appeal based on ineffective assistance of counsel. Here are some points to consider:
- Ineffective Assistance of Counsel: If your son's public defender failed to provide adequate defense, this could be grounds for an appeal.
- New Evidence: If the victim recanted or provided new information, this could be significant for his case.
- Gun Enhancement: Since this was his first offense, the enhancement may be challenged.
What state are you located in? This will help tailor the information better.