Felony Charge Stolen Firearm

Summary

DeVin is charged with a Class C felony for receiving a stolen firearm in Alaska. He accepted a plea deal but was dissatisfied with his legal representation. He was unaware of a court date, leading to an arrest warrant and a $2000 bail. He is seeking more effective legal representation but has been unsuccessful so far. He was advised to contact Alaska Legal Services Corporation for free legal help and to file a complaint against his lawyer for ineffective assistance of counsel.

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I'm being charged with a felony for receiving a stolen gun
What state are you located in, DeVin? This will help me provide the most accurate information regarding your situation.
Alaska
What is the specific charge you are facing? This will help me provide more accurate information.
Class C felony theft * firearms/exaplosive
What is the current status of your case?
I was forced to accept a felony plea deal and 6 days later the grand jury issued a motion to dismiss my case but because I had already pled out it wasn't accepted
Did you have legal representation when you accepted the plea deal?
Kind of
What do you mean by "kind of"? Did you have a lawyer or were you representing yourself?
I had a lawyer but he wasn't very good at all
What actions did your lawyer take that made you feel they were not effective?
Well for one not communicating the parameters of my case effectively
Did you express your dissatisfaction with your lawyer's services to the court?
Yes
What was the court's response when you expressed your dissatisfaction with your lawyer's services?
They said well Mr
What did the court say after "They said well Mr"?
Mr. Greene you can always hire one yourself! Which I wasn't able to afford one at the time
Did you apply for a public defender when you found out you couldn't afford a lawyer?
Yes
What was the outcome of your application for a public defender?
I got the lawyer that was ineffective at handling my case
What actions have you taken since realizing your lawyer was ineffective?
None I've been forced to just accept the one I was appointed
Have you considered filing a complaint against your lawyer for ineffective assistance of counsel?
No I didn't know I could do such a thing and I was arrested for failing to appear for a court date I had no idea of having on *-*-* and proceeded to make bail the same day and for some and had court rescheduled for today but when I checked it said I had another warrant issued for me on *-*-* before I even went to court
Did you receive any written notice about your court dates? It's important to keep track of these dates to avoid further legal complications.
No
Did you inform the court that you didn't receive any written notice about your court dates?
Yes but they said it's no excuse
What steps have you taken since the court dismissed your reason for missing the court date?
Nothing I don't know what to do
Have you considered reaching out to a different public defender or legal aid organization for assistance?
That's what I'm doing now
What is the name of the court handling your case?
Anchorage municipal court system
What is the next step in your case according to the court?
Go to jail! There was a warrant issued for my arrest with a *$ bail 3 days before my court date
What is the reason for the warrant issued for your arrest?
In Alaska, a warrant can be issued for various reasons such as failure to appear in court, violation of probation, or new charges. It's important to address this promptly.
It doesn't say
What steps have you taken to find out the reason for the warrant?
Well I literally just found out I had it rite before I was to go to court today so Instead of getting arrested again I just left
What steps have you taken to address the warrant issued against you?
None because my lawyer won't respond to me after trying to contact him/her several times
Have you tried contacting the court directly to inquire about the warrant? It's crucial to address this promptly to avoid further complications.
No
What is the exact charge mentioned in the warrant?
Process Issued Bail Amount (Warrants Only): $*,*.* cash app + PED EM + may not be released until court approves cond's of release per Judge Peterson Agency Issued to: AST Agency Location: Anchorage Warrant Issued by Anchorage Court issued on: */*/* For: Greene, Devin Marcell
What steps have you taken to address the bail amount mentioned in the warrant?
None
Have you considered seeking help from a bail bondsman to address the bail amount?
There aren't any here where I live
What is your current location? This will help me provide you with the most accurate information.
Anchorage, AK
Have you considered reaching out to a different lawyer or legal aid organization for assistance with your case?
Yes I'm trying to
What specific assistance are you seeking from a different lawyer or legal aid organization?
Someone that will be a more effective representation of counsel
What steps have you taken to find a more effective legal representation?
I've reached out to several lawyers but no one will take my case
Why are the lawyers refusing to take your case?
They say there's nothing they can do for me
Why do they say there's nothing they can do for you?
I don't know
Have you tried reaching out to legal aid organizations or pro bono services in your area? They might be able to provide assistance or guide you on the next steps.
No I didn't know that was an option
Did you know that Alaska Legal Services Corporation provides free legal help to low-income Alaskans? They might be able to assist you.
No I thought the only option was a public defender which they never really care about is people being charged as anything of real importance
Did you know that you can file a complaint against your lawyer for ineffective assistance of counsel?
General Information:
- Alaska Legal Services Corporation provides free legal help to low-income Alaskans.
- You can file a complaint against your lawyer for ineffective assistance of counsel.
- It's crucial to address the warrant promptly to avoid further complications.
Is there anything else I can help with?
No how do I go about doing such a thing
To file a complaint against your lawyer, you can contact the Alaska Bar Association. They have a process for filing grievances against attorneys.
Ok thank you
You're welcome, DeVin. If you need further assistance, feel free to ask.
Ok have a nice day
You too, DeVin. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have more questions in the future.