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Dutchess_III's avatar

What would the courts do if there is no representation?

Asked by Dutchess_III (47126points) October 24th, 2022

If a person is representing themselves in a criminal case, but they quit, what happens?

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snowberry's avatar

I believe the court assigns an attorney for you.

Dutchess_III's avatar

What if the defendant rejects the attorney?

rebbel's avatar

I think by stating that he’d be representing himself, he waived his right for the trial to have an attorney, even after he (the defence) quits (which I don’t think is possible in the first place).
But with this guy everything is possible.
Today he suddenly “didn’t understand” even the simplest of questions.

Jeruba's avatar

@rebbel, so far no names have been mentioned. Who are you talking about?

rebbel's avatar

(Not) Darrell Brooks.

ragingloli's avatar

Maybe what happened to Alex Jones when he refused to cooperate with the discovery process:
default judgement against him.

Dutchess_III's avatar

Can he tangle things up so bad that the judge is forced to call a mistrial?

rebbel's avatar

So far, @Dutchess_III, so tries everything in her might not to let it get to that.
He’s doing everything he can think of to get it.
His sovcit antics/tactics are really the stupidest thing he can do.
It’s all proven (in other cases, as the judge has stated) to be utter nonsense.
He’s clearly a guy with personal problems (maybe a personality disorder).

jca2's avatar

If there’s a mistrial, the judge can order him held in jail until a new trial. Mistrial doesn’t mean the defendant walks free while he waits for a new trial.

Dutchess_III's avatar

He has learning disabilities too, @rebbel. But on the other hand he’s smart.
And where is he getting the money for a new shirt and tie everyday?

Dutchess_III's avatar

Guilty on all 76 counts.
How that judge kept herself together is beyond me.

ragingloli's avatar

It is as they say: A man who represents himself in court has a fool for a client.

Dutchess_III's avatar

^^^ No kidding.
He was pretending he wasn’t Darrell Brooks. He kept objecting to being called by that name.

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