The question is an interesting one, but the factual pattern is probably familiar to almost any lawyer who practices criminal law regularly. Even the best lawyers at times lose cases, and at times their effectiveness as counsel is challenged. It is not a pleasant process, but lawyers who practice criminal law understand and accept it.
The question becomes, what does the attorney do? Can the file be given to the new attorney? Can the attorney speak with the district attorney?
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