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What happens when the accused cannot afford a lawyer?
BillMischiefCitw6595
In the US, defendants who cannot afford a lawyer, are given one by the a judge. Lawyers were expected and did use their legal resources to defend clients and received funds for their efforts from state and the federal governments. In many instances, these lawyers presented quality legal skills to court to defend indigent defendants.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 13y agoOne will be appointed by the courts (after the suspect completes paperwork which includes an income statement).
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∙ 9y agoIn the United States, if someone cannot afford a lawyer, they can have one provided for them free of charge. This is a right for all citizens.
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∙ 8y agoIn the US, the court will appoint a defense attorney. Some cities have a public defenders office.
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Which decisions by the warren court determined that the state must provide a lawyer to a person accused of a crime who cannot afford one?
Gideon v. wainwright
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 decision by warren court determined that the state must provide a lawyer to a person accused of a crime who cannot afford one?
Gideon v. Wainwright
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.
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.
What must a person accused of a crime be offered?
A person accused of a crime must be offered a lawyer. If the person can't afford a lawyer, the courts will appoint one for free.
In what landmark case did the Warren Court rule that an accused criminal have the right to a lawyer whether or not the person could afford one?
Gideon v. Wainwright-NovaNET
Can you get a lawyer when accused being racist?
If you have been accused of any crime then in most countries of the world you can and should get a lawyer.
Which decision by the warren court determined that state must provide a lawyer to a person accused of a crime who cannot afford one?
Gideon v. Wainwright, 372 U.S. 335 (1963)
Which decision by the Warren court determined that the state must provide a lawyer to a person accused of a crime who cannot?
Gideon v. wainwright
What is a defense lawyer?
defends the accused
What is defense lawyer?
defends the accused
