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Can I appeal after the 15-day grace period following the initial judgment in the RDC?
How should I proceed if I have new evidence?
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What can I do if my lawyer is not preparing me or communicating well regarding my criminal case?



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Q: Good morning,
I have concerns about my lawyer whom I have paid to defend me in a criminal case. Communication with them is non-existent.
They simply gave me the first court date and told me to make sure I was there. They did not prepare me or give me guidance for the first hearing and did not tell me what I should do or say.
The lawyer who attended court is not one I have seen up until that point. I believe he was assigned by the law firm under their POA. He simply told me to take a seat and wait for the court then he walked away.
I now have an appeal coming (public prosecution appealed) and again, the law firm has not been in touch to prepare me or explain how to answer.
Each time, the law firm only told me they had already prepared my defense and sent it to the court (they did not show me the defense document).
Is this normal?
What should I have expected for preparation before a court appearance?
Thank you
Mar 12, 2025
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Attorney didn't include evidence, wants full payment for appeal. What are my rights?


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Q: Hello,
I need legal advice regarding a divorce attorney.
I gave all the evidence for the physical abuse and infidelity. The lawyer didn’t include any evidence in the memo even though we agreed that she will. I did get divorced but didn’t get children alimony.
I have the right to two appeals. My lawyer is asking to do the full payment for their service before the appeal or she is not going to do the appeal.
What are my rights in this case? I thought the full payment should be done after all the appeals.
Please advise!
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