If they can afford one, no, never.
On the other hand - they cannot have a Public Defender if their income level disqualifies you from that benefit, AND - they cannot have a Public Defencer appointed to them to defend against a civil case.
The prefix in ineligible is '-IN. A smart person doesn't have to try and figure that out.
convicted of a felony
Ineligible means that for some particular reason you are not permitted to participate in something (activities.) In football, certain players on the field are "ineligible" to receive a pass. If a player who is ineligible catches a pass, a penalty is called. It means that if you were entering anything or something you would not be able to do something (if you were entering a tournament under 12's and you were 15 you would be ineligible to do it.)
counsel
The Person that defends the accused/wronged in a case
A person who deals with legal issues for a company is typically referred to as a corporate lawyer or in-house counsel. These professionals handle a wide range of legal matters to ensure the company complies with laws and regulations and to protect its legal interests.
The word "counsel" can refer to giving advice or guidance, typically in a professional setting like legal counsel or counseling services. It can also refer to a person or group of people that provide such advice or guidance.
only if that person is being charged with a crime.
If you are not ineligible, then that means you are eligible.
If 25% of a category is ineligible then 100% will be made ineligible.
I am sorry but you are ineligible to enter this competition as you are not old enough.
In countries with a British legal system, senior lawyers (barristers, solicitors) are accorded the courtesy title "King's Counsel" (KC) or "Queen's Counsel" (QC), depending on the gender of the UK. monarch at the time.