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Supervisory note: After reading the discussion page - - It is difficult to determine who the questioner is referring to. A 'Public Defender' is only appointed to represent a defendant in a criminal case and that definitely does not seem to be the situation here. We are unable to assist this individual.
What else can I help you with?
Can a person be ineligible for counsel?
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.
What are sample sentences for public defender?
A public defender is assigned to represent individuals who cannot afford legal counsel in criminal cases. For example, "The public defender presented a strong case in court, advocating for her client's rights." Another sentence could be, "After reviewing the evidence, the public defender advised his client to accept a plea deal."
What is the duration of The Public Defender?
The duration of The Public Defender is 1.15 hours.
Can you go back and sue a public defender after 10 years?
You can certainly try, but I highly doubt you have a case.
Who can you go to when your lawyer turns against you and is supposed to represent you in a criminal case coming up.especially when you know hes innocent?
Fire the lawyer and hire a new one, or ask the judge to appoint a Public Defender to you.
How much assistance do you get from a public defender?
A "Public Defender" is an attorney supplied by the government who defends indigent persons against criminal charges in court. They are all qualified attorneys who have passed the state bar exam. Public Defenders are not available for civil cases.
What to do when a police report has been filed against you?
Contact a lawyer, you can talk to the public defender at the court house
When was The Public Defender created?
The Public Defender was created on 1931-08-01.
How can you get a new public defender?
write to the PD's office and list your reasons for wanting another PD.
Can a public defender represent the victim and defendant?
Of course not! A public defender is paid by the public and represents the defendant.
Your bond was too high for your first time felony?
If you believe this is the case, speak to your defense attorney or Public Defender.
When are you assigned a public defender in California?
You may be assigned a Public Defender in California at different times. If you are being questioned by police, you can request an attorney at that time even if you have not been charged. At your first court appearance - called an arraignment - you will be assigned a Public Defender if you don't already have one and can't afford to hire a lawyer. But you can also contact the Public Defender's Office before your arraignment. Bear in mind that the first Public Defender you speak with may not represent you at all phases of your case. The Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office has a great description of its procedures in the first related link below, but the procedure may be different in different counties. Use the second related link to find Public Defender offices in any county, with links to their websites.
