If you have been appointed an attorney from the same firm the prosecuter used in a previous case, would that be considered conflict of interest and if so can you be appointed a new attorney?
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If you have been appointed an attorney from the same firm the prosecuter used in a previous case, would that be considered conflict of interest and if so can you be appointed a new attorney?
Asked on February 11, 2014 under Criminal Law, Kansas
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Richard Southard / Law Office of Richard Southard
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
I am not sure why the prosecutor would have used an outside firm. Was there a special prosecutor appointed? If a firm that assisted in prosecuting you is now representing you, I would argue that is a conflict and bring it to teh judge's attention.
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