Appellate Attorney Appointment Delay

Summary

The user, located in Georgia, is facing charges of aggravated assault, false imprisonment, child molestation non-aggravated, and criminal attempt. The user is seeking an appellate attorney and has a deadline approaching. The user has contacted the Superior Court of Richmond County and their trial attorney, Daniel K. Franck, but has not received a response. The user has also written letters to the court and filed a habeas corpus petition immediately after conviction. The user is currently incarcerated at Johnson State Prison. The user was advised to contact the Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP) and the Georgia Public Defender Council for assistance.

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Criminal matters. I have not yet been appointed an appellate attorney and deadline is 22days away
What state are you located in, ****? This will help me provide the most accurate information regarding your situation.
Georgia
What specific criminal matter are you dealing with? In Georgia, you have the right to an attorney in criminal cases. If you can't afford one, the court will appoint a public defender.
Aggravated assault, false imprisonment, child molestation non aggravated, and criminal attempt
What is the current status of your case? Are you awaiting trial, or has a verdict been reached?
Aggravated assault, false imprisonment, child molestation non aggravated, and criminal attempt
What is the current status of your case? Are you awaiting trial, or has a verdict been reached?
MS
What court is your case being handled in? This will help me provide you with the appropriate contact details.
Seperior court of Richmond county
What is the current status of your appeal process?

In Georgia, for criminal cases:
- You have the right to an appellate attorney.
- If you can't afford one, the court should appoint one.

Superior Court of Richmond County: (*) *-*
Still waiting. I have 22 days left before the statue of limitations run out
Have you contacted the Superior Court of Richmond County regarding your appointment of an appellate attorney?

Superior Court of Richmond County: (*) *-*
Yes
What was their response when you contacted them about your appointment of an appellate attorney?
No response
What steps have you taken to follow up with the court regarding your appointment of an appellate attorney?
Made contact with trail attorney
What was the response from your trial attorney regarding your appeal?
He would check into it
What was the last communication you had with your trial attorney?
Today
Have you received any updates from your trial attorney since your last communication?
No
What is the name of your trial attorney?
Daniel k. Franck
Have you tried reaching out to Daniel K. Franck again for an update on your appeal?
Yes. I recently talk with him today
What was the outcome of your conversation with Daniel K. Franck today?
He would check on it
What is the best way to contact your attorney, Daniel K. Franck?
Via text message * * *
Have you informed Daniel K. Franck about the deadline for the appointment of an appellate attorney?
Yes
What was Daniel K. Franck's response when you informed him about the deadline for the appointment of an appellate attorney?
He would check on it
What is the exact date of your deadline for the appointment of an appellate attorney?
August *,*
What is the date of your conviction? This will help me understand the timeline of your appeal process.
August *,*
What steps have you taken to ensure that an appellate attorney is appointed before the deadline?
Written the courts.. every letter is stamp files in clerks office
What was the response from the court regarding your letters?
No response
Have you considered reaching out to a local legal aid organization for assistance with your case?
Yes. But which one
In Georgia, you can contact the Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP) for assistance. Their contact number is *-*-*-*.
Thank you
You're welcome, ****. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask.
Is there a website
Yes, the Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP) has a website. You can visit it at www.glsp.org for more information.
Thank you
You're welcome, ****. If you need further assistance, don't hesitate to ask.
Can you forward my information to the best pro Bono appellate attorney
I'm sorry, but as an AI, I'm unable to forward your information. I recommend reaching out to Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP) at *-*-*-* or www.glsp.org for assistance.
Ok ..thank you
What is the exact nature of the charges against you? This will help me provide more specific information.
Aggravated assault, false imprisonment, child molestation non aggravated, and criminal attempt
What is the sentence you received for these charges?
* yrs .. * for aggravated assault ran conservative with 19yrs for child molestation non aggravated
What steps have you taken to appeal your sentence?
Habeas corpus
What is the status of your habeas corpus petition?
Haven't receive it
What is the date you filed your habeas corpus petition?
Immediately after conviction.. I was transferred and never received my status
What is the current location of your incarceration?
Johnson state prison
What is the status of your request for an appellate attorney?
No response
Have you tried contacting the court clerk regarding the status of your request for an appellate attorney?
Yes
What was the response from the court clerk regarding your request for an appellate attorney?
No response
Have you tried reaching out to the Georgia Public Defender Council for assistance in your case? They can be contacted at (*) *-*.
No response
Have you considered reaching out to the Georgia Public Defender Council for assistance in your case? They can be contacted at (*) *-*.
Yes.. no response
Have you tried contacting the Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP) for assistance with your case? They can be reached at *-*-*-* or www.glsp.org.
I just received that information from you
What was the outcome when you contacted the Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP)?
Haven't did it yet.. I'll be doing it immediately after this conversation is over
What is the exact date you filed your habeas corpus petition?
No sure
Do you have a copy of your habeas corpus petition or any documentation related to it?
No
No
No
No I do not
What is the exact date you filed your habeas corpus petition?
I can't recall
Do you have any documentation or receipt that could help determine the date you filed your habeas corpus petition?
Not at my Despense right now
Do you have someone who can access your documents or any way to retrieve them? This could be crucial for your case.
Yes I do
Who can access your documents and how can they be contacted?