Switching Lawyers During Negotiations

Summary

Switching lawyers during plea negotiations can carry over offers, but it depends on the prosecutors discretion. The credibility of a confidential informant with a criminal record can affect the prosecutors decisions. You can change lawyers multiple times, but frequent changes might cause delays and additional costs.

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If I switch lawyers during plea negotiations do all offers carry over to the to the new attorney
Hello ****, in general, plea offers should carry over to the new attorney. However, it can vary depending on the circumstances and the discretion of the prosecutor. It would be wise to discuss this with your current and potential new attorney.
If confidential informant for the police end up getting arrested and has a previous record, do prosecutors consider them good witnesses and does it affect their offers or choice to take to court
Hello ****, the credibility of a witness, including a confidential informant, can be influenced by their criminal record. However, it ultimately depends on:
- The relevance of their testimony
- Their credibility
- The specifics of their criminal history
This might affect the prosecutor's decisions but it varies case by case.
How many times can you change lawyers
Hello ****, you can change lawyers as many times as you wish. However, frequent changes might cause delays and could potentially impact the progress of your case. It's also important to note that you may incur additional costs each time you switch lawyers.