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When arrested can you be released to seek an attorney and not use public defender?
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You cannot be released solely to seek an attorney, but you don't have to use a public defender. If you're released on bond, you can use the time to find a lawyer. Otherwise, you'll have to find help through a friend or family member. The court can probably refer you to a private attorney as well. The previous answer is correct. To expand on it a bit though, here are the usual scenarios after an arrest: 1. You are booked by the police and then released, without having to post bail, after you sign a "promise to appear" in court (which is usually about a month later). 2. You post the bail set by the jailer, and sign a promise to appear. 3. If neither of the above occur, you are transported to court for your arraignment. The judge will do one of two things. First, he could release you O/R (i.e. on your own recognizance). You do not need to post bail. 4. He will set bail, which will not necessarily be the same amount as the jailer set. As to whether he will release you O/R or set bail, he will consider the seriousness of the crime(s) charged, the degree of danger you pose to the community, your criminal history, whether you are a flight risk, etc. What he will NOT consider is whether you will be seeking a private attorney or using the public defender.
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Depends on if you have an attorney or public defender :) Depends on if you have an attorney or public defender :)
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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.
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Probably a good idea to notify your attorney (or public defender) to notify the court. If not, the court will soon find out where you are, unles syou are incarcerated out-of-state.
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You have the option of requesting another public defender, but you cannot 'fire' one. Of course, if you hire and pay for, your own attorney you can do anything you want with them.
Can you change a public defender to a state appointed attorney?
public defender is someone who represents the court a state appointed attorney is someone who the court will appoint to the accused to represent them in court I would double check this as I am from Scotland and we have a different legal system and its a solicitor over here not an attorney
Hire pro bono or reasonable payment plans criminal defense attorney in San Jose CA?
Some private attorneys may occasionally take a criminal case if they are interested in it, but it's very rare and they don't advertise. If you can show that you can't afford to hire an attorney, and you are facing possible jail or prison time, you are entitled to the services of a Public Defender. You can contact your local Public Defender office on your own, but if you've already been arrested you can tell the court you want a Public Defender at your first court hearing (arraignment). The Public Defender office will ask you for details about your income to see if you qualify. If you have too much income to qualify for a Public Defender, you might be able to find a private attorney who will do a payment plan. The easiest way to find an attorney is through a lawyer referral service. These are run by local bar associations and many provide a free or low-cost initial consultation with an attorney. You can find links to your local Public Defender office and lawyer referral service at the source below. Just scroll down the page to the Santa Clara County section.
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Every case is different. If you need information on a state or federal criminal case, seek information from your attorney or from an attorney at your local public defender's office.
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