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How long do you stay in jail if the judge revokes bond because I bonded out and cannot get a public defender or afford an attorney?
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∙ 14y ago
The court will not revoke bond based simply on the fact that you are having difficulty retaining an attorney. So..., there is something else going on that caused the bond revocation that the questioner is not disclosing. If you cannot afford an attorney why don't you qualify for a PD? Simply saying that you can't afford an attorney does not automatically qualify you for a public defender. Income level is usually the guiding factor in appointing a PD.
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What happened to our rights to a public defender at no cost to us?
Such a right has never existed. You have a right to a public defender; however, there is no guarantee that the public defender is "at no cost to you". If you cannot afford one, the public will provide you with an attorney. However, if the court believes you can afford an attorney, you are expected to pay for, and provide, your own.
Your 17 year old son has been charged with assault and they want to try him as an adult and you cant afford an attorney?
In the US they are required to provide an attorney. It will be a public defender and paid for by the state.
Do you have the right to an attorney when being arrested in new jersey in a DWI?
Absolutely, but you have to show real need to get a court appointed attorney. If you are financially able to afford one, you will have to pay an attorney. If you poor or in debt, the court will give you a public defender.
How can you get a pro bono criminal attorney in Georgia?
You have to ask the court to appoint an attorney because you can't afford to hire one. The court will arrange an interview with Indigent Defense or the Public Defender's Office, who will determine if you qualify for their services based on your income. The related source below has links to state Public Defender Services, and to local Public Defender and Indigent Defense offices. Click the links for their contact information, and for more details about their services and procedures.
Can you sue your public defender for stress and poor treatment?
(in the US) ANYBODY can sue ANYONE or ANYTHING. The question you have to ask yourself is what are your chances of being successful. Also: If you had to have a Public Defender appointed to defend you on a crimional charge HOW are you then able to afford an attorney to sue the the Public Defender's Office?
What is the name for a lawyer who assists accused?
The defense attorney would help a person accused of a crime or in a civil case.
What is are your rights when you want a public defender?
In order to have a public defender assigned to your case, you must meet certain income requirements. The requirements are different from state to state. In other words - if you can afford to hire and pay your own attorney, the court will not appoint you one paid for by the taxpayers.
Can a judge in Missouri refuse to appoint a public defender if defendant home is paid for?
In Nevada you need to financially prove to the court that you cannot afford to hire an attorney. If you do get approved for a court appointed attorney, you still have to pay attorney fees at a low monthly payment. I'm not sure if it is the same in Missouri.
Why does Gideon come to trial without a lawyer?
Because he couldnt afford an attorney to represent him in criminal court. The US Supreme Court ruled that criminal defendants will be provided with a defense attorney at government cost when the defendant cannot afford an attorney.
Does the court need to appt a attorney when a defendant can not afford one and is a first time feloney offense?
In the United States, the court is required to appoint an attorney to represent a defendant who cannot afford one in a felony case, regardless of whether it is the defendant's first offense. This right to counsel is protected by the Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
When should a Judge appoint a Public Defender?
In California, public defenders are assigned by the judge during the defendant's first court appearance, which is called an arraignment. Public defenders are only assigned to defendants who can't afford to hire a lawyer, so the defender has to complete a financial form. If the judge or the public defender determines that the defendant can't afford a lawyer, the judge will assign a public defender at that time. However, it is possible to obtain the services of a public defender before the arraignment. If the defendant is being questioned or put in a lineup, and can't afford a lawyer, the police will arrange for a public defender to be present, or allow the defendant to call the Public Defender's Office. If the defendant has been charged with a crime but is not in custody, he or she can visit the Public Defender's Office at any time. But the public defender assigned by the judge may not be the same person the defendant before arraignment. The first related link is the Los Angeles Public Defender's Office, which has good information about their process (click the FAQ menu item). Other county Public Defender offices may have different procedures. The second related link has links to all Public Defender offices in California.
Do you have to pay a public defender in Ohio?
To get a public defender or court-appointed attorney in a criminal case in Ohio, the defendant must be unable to afford to hire an attorney, must request that one be appointed for him, and must submit a financial affidavit showing that he or she can't afford to hire an attorney. A defendant is entitled to a public defender or court-appointed attorney only if facing a charge that could result in loss of liberty (i.e., jail or prison). Note that this question was originally placed in the "Civil Lawsuits" category; that was incorrect, as public defenders may only be used in criminal cases. Anyone seeking free or low-cost legal services in a civil case must look for "legal aid" or "legal services" attorneys. The first related link below is just an example, from Crawford County, of the steps involved in requesting a court-appointed attorney. The second related link is the state Public Defender's office. The third related link is where I found the first two, and where you can find links to other local public defender resources.
