No Contact Order Violation

Summary

If you believe a no contact order is still active, its crucial to verify its status with the court or your attorney. Avoid any contact until you have confirmation to prevent potential violations. To change a public defender in Washington, you must file a motion with the court, providing valid reasons such as ineffective assistance, conflict of interest, or breakdown of communication. A hearing will be held to decide on your request.

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Joshua
Hi Joshua! How can I assist you with your legal issue in Washington today?
I recently got a no contact order placed on me. Well she told me it was lifted n we been talking n texting. Many of times. I think it's still active what do I do
Hey Joshua! To clarify your situation, I need to know if you've received any official notice that the no contact order was lifted.
If not, you might want to contact the court or your attorney to confirm its status. It's crucial to ensure you're not violating the order.
Also I took a deal on dv n malicious mischief. Called sco
Hey Joshua! Thanks for sharing more details. It sounds like you might be dealing with some serious legal matters. Here are a few steps you can consider:
*. Check with the Court: Contact the court where the no contact order was issued to verify if it has been lifted.
*. Consult Your Attorney: Discuss the current situation with your attorney, especially since you've taken a deal on DV and malicious mischief (SCO).
*. Avoid Further Contact: Until you confirm the status of the order, it's best to avoid any further contact to prevent potential violations.
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What has to happen to be able to fire public offender
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To change your public defender in Washington, you'll need to prove to the court that there is a valid reason, such as:
- Ineffective assistance
- Conflict of interest
- Breakdown of communication
You must file a motion with the court outlining your reasons.
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To file a motion to change your public defender in Washington, you should:
- Write a formal motion detailing your reasons.
- Provide evidence supporting your claims.
- Submit the motion to the court handling your case.
- Attend a hearing where the judge will decide on your request.
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Draft motion
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Here is a sample draft motion for you to consider:
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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR [YOUR COUNTY]
STATE OF WASHINGTON
Plaintiff,
v.
JOSHUA [YOUR LAST NAME],
Defendant.
Case No.: [Your Case Number]
MOTION TO CHANGE PUBLIC DEFENDER
COMES NOW the Defendant, Joshua [Your Last Name], and respectfully moves this Honorable Court to allow the Defendant to change his appointed public defender. In support of this motion, the Defendant states the following:
*. Ineffective Assistance: The current public defender has not provided the effective assistance of counsel, as evidenced by [specific examples, e.g., lack of communication, failure to investigate the case properly].
*. Conflict of Interest: There exists a conflict of interest that prevents the current public defender from providing adequate representation, as shown by [specific examples, e.g., representing a co-defendant with conflicting interests].
*. Breakdown of Communication: There has been a complete breakdown of communication between the Defendant and the current public defender, making it impossible for the Defendant to receive a fair defense, as evidenced by [specific examples, e.g., failure to return calls, not explaining the legal process].
WHEREFORE, the Defendant requests that this Honorable Court grant the motion to change the appointed public defender for the reasons set forth above.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED this [day] day of [month], [year].
[Your Signature]
Joshua [Your Last Name]
Defendant
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