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Can a defendant have legal representation free of charge in Massachusetts?
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∙ 15y ago
Absolutely, Federal law allows anyone charged with a crime to be offerred representation from a public defender. If it is proven that you can afford a lawyer though, you may be forced to get one on your own.
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