I had to request counsel.
My probation officer made a false statement to the court to organize a Violation of Probation Hearing on August 19th at the Chester County Courthouse. In advance of that hearing, I have continued to enter documents into the docket and worked with the Public Defenders office to be appointed new counsel. Mr. Harmelin (20 hours before my trial), motioned to remove himself, and the judge attempted a kangaroo session with me. She chose to ignore the law, and swung her administrative process power of of rebuke and punishment. I just sat there, attempted to file a motion (which it appears the court destroyed a few records), which was denied. It's all good, that''s why we have an appeal system. I love how people who've rarely sat in a courtroom or followed any legal process in real life speak about the institution in such a cavalier way. (Well, you always have an appeal.) I got a new attorney, and this is our communication: I had to go to the website and fill out a web form: Hello, I received your e-mail and I am aware of the 8/19 violation of probation proceeding. I am interested in anything you can provide me that you believe will be helpful to your case. I have access to your case filings through my appointment and am catching up on the various motions and filings, but I would prefer to hear firsthand from you. E-mail is the best way to contact me, but I would like to talk at least once before then. 610-567-3436 is my phone number. Please advise how you prefer to be contacted. This is the e-mail to use for me. Two initial questions: Are you requesting appointed counsel for your appeal as well? Have you filed for a stay of probation with the Superior Court as part of your appeal? Talk to you soon. Thank you, Brian McCarthy This is from me: Subject: Scope of Representation and Filing Clarifications Brian, Thank you for your email. To clarify, I am not requesting appointed counsel for my appeal — my understanding is that your appointment is limited to the 8/19 probation violation matter.