I think Trump makes his lawyers miserable on purpose, and counts on them to leave now and then. One of his key tactics is delay. And asking for a delay because your old lawyer bailed on you and you have to bring on someone new is reasonable… Until it’s done one too many times.
They should be forced to disclose why they quit and if it’s because of non payment then the court should not allow them to delay they should proceed as scheduled.
They have to disclose it to the judge, but I agree that this shouldn’t be allowed to delay the trial if the defendant has a history of intentional delay.
I think Trump makes his lawyers miserable on purpose, and counts on them to leave now and then. One of his key tactics is delay. And asking for a delay because your old lawyer bailed on you and you have to bring on someone new is reasonable… Until it’s done one too many times.
They should be forced to disclose why they quit and if it’s because of non payment then the court should not allow them to delay they should proceed as scheduled.
They have to disclose it to the judge, but I agree that this shouldn’t be allowed to delay the trial if the defendant has a history of intentional delay.
Not necessarily. If they withdraw by motion, then certainly, but if successor counsel is in place they usually don’t need to.
Ah, that’s interesting. Thanks!
Or appoint a public defender