Dear PAO,

My brother is being tried for a crime and is allegedly on the verge of being convicted by the trial court due to the lapses and negligence of his lawyer. Assuming that indeed, there is negligence on the part of his lawyer, can a new trial be requested in order to protect the rights of an accused who is prejudiced by an erring counsel?

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