9 Questions
Why do court-appointed attorneys typically not want to produce legal documents in a defendant's defense?
They usually do not want to do a lot of work for the small fees they receive and are often against their clients.
What is the typical role of court-appointed attorneys in Juvenile Court and what is the potential consequence of following their advice?
The typical role of court-appointed attorneys in Juvenile Court is to guide parents through the hearings and advise them to sign a plea or stipulation, which implicates them as being guilty. If parents follow their advice and sign, there will be no trial, and they will not have an opportunity to protest their innocence or defend themselves.
Who can be the respondent in a petition filed on appeal?
The respondent can be either the plaintiff or the defendant from the court below.
Is there any financial motivation for court-appointed attorneys to provide a strong defense for parents?
No, there is no financial motivation for them to do so.
What is the impact of not having a trial in Juvenile Court, and who is responsible for proving the county's case?
Not having a trial in Juvenile Court means there is no opportunity to protest one's innocence or defend oneself. The CPS social worker is responsible for proving the county's case, but without a trial, there is no need for them to do so.
In which courts were defendants always called respondents in the past?
In the equity courts of common law, defendants were always called respondents.
What is the reason why most parents sign the plea or stipulation advised by their court-appointed attorneys in Juvenile Court?
Most parents sign the plea or stipulation advised by their court-appointed attorneys in Juvenile Court because they are being advised to do so by their attorney, and they believe that it is the best course of action.
Can a petitioner become a respondent in an appeal?
Yes, either party can appeal the decision and become the petitioner, thereby making their adversary the respondent.
What kind of advice might court-appointed attorneys provide their clients?
They "may" provide excellent advice regarding what their clients have written or sarcasm.
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