Legal Question in Criminal Law in Georgia

I was arresteed on june, 22 2010 for the offence of assult and batty plus Dva. I was appointed a pulic defener to resentsent me in the case. the witnesses did not appear at perliminar hearing and afther almost 11 months I have yet to be indicted there is no on going investigation in case. based upon the above, I have asteed my atorney to file a motion for fast and speedy trail or motion to dismiss. in resonse, counsel contended that because the prosecution has taklen no action in case, that he cannot do anything.

my questions are:

1. is my attory affording me resonable resentation, or is he negligent?

2. what should i do at this point to have my case resoved?

3. if counsel's respresention has been misleading and ineffective, can i bring a civil complaint againt him for damages?


Asked on 5/17/11, 12:58 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

Listen to your lawyer. It would be the height of stupidity to do what you ask in that it would cause you likely face trial. Leave things alone and the statute may run ending the case.

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Answered on 5/17/11, 3:16 pm


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