Change Commonwealth Attorney Virginia

Summary

In Virginia, changing the Commonwealth Attorney assigned to your case is generally at the judges discretion. You can file a motion to disqualify the DA for a conflict of interest or express concerns about the prosecutors conduct to the judge. Legal aid societies like Legal Aid Justice Center and Virginia Legal Aid Society may offer pro bono criminal defense attorneys. Consult with a defense attorney for personalized advice.

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Yes because the DA on my case wont go below a plea of 20 years bc its a small town, its reelection year and he is trying to become a judge and literally acting as if ive tried to murder someone when all i did was have a fight or flight response due to my past run ins with the law, and ran and then they shot me * times in the back and once in the leg at the end which put me down, beat me in the head with an ar15 after shooting me 5x. I dont think its fair im being offered no lower than 20 years after all thats occured and i wasnt mentally stable at the time of incident
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. It seems complex, involving alleged police misconduct and plea negotiations. Here's what you can do:
- File a motion for change of attorney.
- File a complaint about police misconduct.
- Discuss your mental state at the time with your lawyer.
Remember, these actions should be taken with the help of a lawyer.
I have a public defender which twlls me to take the plea because they dont help someone like me. They just try and plea you out and dont care
Do you know if their are any criminal defense attorney's in virginia that will work pro bono
There are legal aid societies in Virginia, such as Legal Aid Justice Center and Virginia Legal Aid Society, that may provide pro bono criminal defense attorneys. I recommend contacting these organizations for further assistance.
What are the rules for being able to get a differnt DA in the state of Virginia
In Virginia, the DA assigned to your case is generally not subject to change upon request. However, you can:
- File a motion to disqualify the DA for conflict of interest.
- Express concerns about prosecutor's conduct to the judge.
- Consult with a defense attorney about the issue.
Remember, the judge ultimately decides.