Assistant Public Defender
Saipan, MP
Attorney / Assistant Public Defender:
Duties: Representing a culturally diverse population accused of traffic offenses, probation violations, misdemeanors and felonies in Superior Court as well as writing and arguing appeals in the Supreme Court. Will focus on jury trials, bench trials, an extensive motion practice with some appellate work possible. Handle all aspects of criminal defense with an emphasis on bench and jury trials in misdemeanor and felony cases with some writing and arguing appeals. Represent clients at preliminary matters such as bail hearings, Gerstein hearings, Rule 5 hearings, preliminary hearings and arraignments. Prepare and argue pretrial motions such as suppression and evidentiary motions as well as post-conviction motions. Represent clients at status conferences, change of plea hearings, trials and sentencing hearings. Conduct investigations and interview witnesses. Give legal advice to clients. Negotiate with opposing counsel. Writing and arguing appeals in the Supreme court.
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