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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
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Can I get a court-appointed attorney to defend me in a tax audit?
Yes court-appointed attorney to defend me in a tax audit. Everyone is in titled to a public defender.
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?
How do you switch from a lawyer to a public defender?
A Public Defender is an attorney, duly licensed to practice law, who represents people without financial means to employ counsel. If a defendant has means to employ counsel only for a limited purpose or period, when the dfenendant's funds are exhausted, private counsel will then ask for permission to withdraw from the case. At that point, a Public Defender attorney may be appointed by the court.
How much trouble can a 16 year old get into for helping steal about 530 from a truck?
Depends on if you have an attorney or public defender :) Depends on if you have an attorney or public defender :)
Can you have a job and still get appointed a public defender?
Yes.
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.
What are the steps to fire a public defender?
To fire a public defender, you typically need to follow these steps: First, communicate your concerns directly to your public defender, as they may be able to address your issues. If you still wish to proceed, request a meeting with the supervising attorney or public defender's office to formally express your desire for a change. Finally, you may need to submit a written request for a new attorney, explaining your reasons, which will be reviewed by the court. Keep in mind that the court ultimately has to approve the change.
Who defends the defendant?
The defense attorney or the public defender
The US Supreme Court says an accused is entitled to an appointed attorney?
Regardless of the seriousness of the offense if a defendant qualifies (usually by income level) for a Public Defender one will be appointed.
If the public defender appointed to you is not competent are you allowed to request then receive another attorney?
Yes, you are.... however.... you are going to have convince SOMEBODY.... either the judge or the PD's supervisors that he/she is incompetent to represent you.
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.
Who defends an accuser?
(in the US) They may choose to defend themselves (known as a pro se defense) - they can retain their own defense attorney - or - if they qualify for assistance, use the services of a public defender.
