Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

cAN U REPRESENT YOURSELF WITH AN ATTORNEY ALSO REPRESENTING YOU TOO OR NOT


Asked on 9/24/12, 1:28 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Cynthia Henley Cynthia Henley, Lawyer

That is hybrid representation and the answer is no. Now, if you do represent yourself, some times the judge will appoint a lawyer to "be available" to you if you have questions but if you choose self-representation (and the judge finds that you are able to do it - after questioning you - called a Faretta hearing), then you will represent yourself.

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Answered on 9/26/12, 1:03 pm


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