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The district attorney defends a person accused of a crime if that person can not afford an attorney?
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∙ 15y ago
district attorney usually is the one pursuing the charges and making deals/pleas the attorney that defends you would be any available public attorney
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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.
Who is usually the defence attorney in a criminal case?
The role of a defense attorney is the lawyer representing the person accused of committing a crime. In the United States, if a defendant cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed.
Is fair that tax payers have to pay for an attorney if a accused person cant afford one?
Yes , it is fair because everyone , regardless of income , should have access to legal representation .
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.
What should you do if accused of assault with a deadly weapon and impersonating a police officer but you didn't do it?
The charges are very serious, the best choice would be to obtain the advice of an attorney who is experienced in criminal defense, even if the person has not been formally charged. Or,if they are arrested and charged for the crimes, at the arraignment the judge will ask if the person can afford counsel. If the accused cannot pay for a private attorney the judge will appoint a PDA.
Can a judge make you take a attorney that you cant afford?
No, the court will appoint you an attorney that is paid for by the tax payers.
How do you fire an attorney when you cant afford a new one?
you don't
Who provided legal representation for the accused for Salem witch trial?
The accused did not get lawyers because they couldn't afford them. There was no law that would get you a lawyer if you couldn't.
What does The right to a fair trial if accused mean?
it guarantees a person who has been accused of a crime the right to a layer even if he/she cant afford one.
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.
What is it called When a person accused of a felony will be appointed an attorney and will enter a plea?
In this state you would go before the judge for an arraignment. You would consult with the judge concerning an attorney before you would be allowed to enter a plea. You would be not allowed to enter a guilty plea until you had either consulted with an attorney or waived your right to consult with an attorney. You would be informed that the state would appoint you an attorney if you can not afford one. (They do not inform you he will be just out of law school and not have any idea what he is doing.)
How do you submit your answer in a custody case?
First, you should be represented by an attorney if you want the best results possible. The attorney will answer the complaint for you. If you can't afford an attorney you should visit the family court promptly and ask if there is an advocate who could advise you how to file your answer.First, you should be represented by an attorney if you want the best results possible. The attorney will answer the complaint for you. If you can't afford an attorney you should visit the family court promptly and ask if there is an advocate who could advise you how to file your answer.First, you should be represented by an attorney if you want the best results possible. The attorney will answer the complaint for you. If you can't afford an attorney you should visit the family court promptly and ask if there is an advocate who could advise you how to file your answer.First, you should be represented by an attorney if you want the best results possible. The attorney will answer the complaint for you. If you can't afford an attorney you should visit the family court promptly and ask if there is an advocate who could advise you how to file your answer.
