I have two concerns
1 request
I was in court and got the recommendation in court to apply for a public defender in a criminal case.
Is the court looking for a public defender or do I still have a chance to find a reasonably usable person?
I already know if the court does not like somebody that they then choose a freshman as a public defender. I know that even from a reliable source.
2 ask
The police took all computers and cell phones in my apartment for evaluation. They reflect the hard disks and then have full access to everything. For a layman like me, this is a task of 2 to a maximum of 3 hours. So when are the things going to happen?
I've lent my laptop and mobile phone now and pay a fee per day, which is not cheap.
We hired a lawyer ourselves.
I did not want any.
But the court said we MUST have a defender.
For the first request, I can tell you - at least from my professional experience - that a public defender is assigned to you by the Bar Association; However, this is not sympathetic, but simply any available lawyer with your representation tasked. Considered are more aspects such as how many legal defense the lawyer has already taken or leave absences. If you want to choose a lawyer, you should audition with the lawyer and would have to make this a corresponding request or announce to the court that he voluntarily takes on the duty defense.
I would simply call the local police department and ask when you can expect a mobile phone and laptop. You can then point out the applicable fee.
You can also find your own lawyer, but then you have to pay for it yourself.
