Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Sixth Admendment?

My son has been in jail for 165 days for felony assult. They have changed his public defender 3 times and he has not once been before a judge because they keep changing his lawyers. Does the sixth Admendment apply here? He is in Santa Rosa County Fl.


Asked on 11/20/08, 1:10 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Valerie Masters Valerie Masters, P.A.

Re: Sixth Admendment?

No I dont see any 6th amendment problem. That is the nature of the public system. If you would like to see him get more personal service, you would need to hire private counsel.

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Answered on 11/20/08, 1:21 pm
Joseph Brown The Brown Law Firm

Re: Sixth Admendment?

He was brought before a Judge for a first appearance within 24 hours of his arrest, and should have been granted a bail amount. Speedy trial may apply unless waived, but on a felony the State has 180 days before speedy trial time lapses.

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Answered on 11/20/08, 1:25 pm
Kenneth Vercammen,Esq. Kenneth Vercammen

Re: Sixth Admendment?

We have an article on our website to provide information on this topic. The website is: http://www.njlaws.com/alphabetical_index.htm

Please call Kenneth Vercammen & Associates, P.C. if you want to schedule an in-office consultation.

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Answered on 11/26/08, 10:24 am


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