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A "Public Defender" is an attorney supplied by the government who defends indigent persons against criminal charges in court. They are all qualified attorneys who have passed the state bar exam. Public Defenders are not available for civil cases.

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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 :)


How much does a public defender make a year?

The yearly salary for a public defender will depend on the city, state, and experience. On average, a public defender can make anywhere from $30,000 up to $100,000 or more a year. Larger cities will pay the public defenders more money.


What is the duration of The Public Defender?

The duration of The Public Defender is 1.15 hours.


When was The Public Defender created?

The Public Defender was created on 1931-08-01.


Can a public defender represent the victim and defendant?

Of course not! A public defender is paid by the public and represents the defendant.


What are a public defender's responsibilities within the courtroom?

The responibilities of a public defender in a courtroom is that they love to drink coffee.♥


Can you replace public defender in California?

In most states, you must petition the court if you want to change your public defender. That's because the court appoints the public defender, so only the court can make a change. That's true in California if your public defender is a court-appointed lawyer and not a member of the Public Defender's Office for your county. But in some California counties with large Public Defender's Offices, the office may let you switch lawyers. Napa County is an example; click the first related link and look for the answer to the question "I don't like my Deputy Public Defender. How do I get a new one?" You will have to check with your county's Public Defender Office. You can find their contact information at the second related link; just scroll down to your county and look for the "Public Defender" link.


Can you change your public defender if you don't think he is doing a good job in Tx?

In Texas - or any other state - you can't change your public defender if you don't think he is doing a good job. Only the judge can change your public defender, so you would have to convince the judge that the public defender is not doing a good job. See the first related link below for an example of this from the Dallas County Public Defender's Office (scroll down to the question "Can I fire my Assistant Public Defender?"). I found this at the second related link, which has links to Public Defender offices in several counties; you can call those offices and ask about their local procedures.


Who can assign a public defender?

court


What are the release dates for Public Defender - 1954 Knock-Out Pills?

Public Defender - 1954 Knock-Out Pills was released on: USA: 1954


What are sample sentences for public defender?

A public defender is assigned to represent individuals who cannot afford legal counsel in criminal cases. For example, "The public defender presented a strong case in court, advocating for her client's rights." Another sentence could be, "After reviewing the evidence, the public defender advised his client to accept a plea deal."


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.

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