Can I revoke the waiver of counsel I signed at the courthouse before court?

Full question:

Can I revoke the waiver of counsel I signed at the courthouse before court? I have appeared and been given a sentence but feel it is unjust and would like counsel appointed to appeal or amend the sentence.

  • Category: Criminal
  • Date:
  • State: Kansas

Answer:

The right to counsel generally includes the first appeal. While the law is not clear on the issue raised by your question, you have nothing to lose by filing a motion to rescind the waiver of counsel and to have counsel appointed for appeal purposes.

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FAQs

Yes, you can forfeit your right to counsel by voluntarily waiving it. However, this waiver must be made knowingly and intelligently. If you later feel that your waiver was not valid or that you need legal representation, you may be able to file a motion to withdraw your waiver.