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A public defender is typically hired by a party or appointed by the judge to represent a defendant who cannot afford to hire a private attorney. Their role is to ensure that the defendant's legal rights are protected throughout the judicial process. In many jurisdictions, judges appoint these attorneys to guarantee that everyone has access to legal representation, regardless of financial means.
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A sentence for interpret?
Please don't interpret the news, just report it!
How do you change a judge from your case?
Yes, you can request a different judge. You have to have valuable reasoning why you want a new judge and you will also need to have the DA accept the change. This all depends on what state that you live in also.
If a judge denies a defendant his own lawyer because he is satisfied with his court appointed lawyer is that grounds for an appeal?
The answer to your question, in short, is yes..with one condition. If the judge could demonstrate that the defendant was mentally incompetent, then he/she could intervene and override the defendant's right to choice of counsel, providing it was in the best interest of the defendant to do so. However, I am quite sure that the judge presiding over this case would have had to have made this finding, if indeed there was one, clear to both parties in the case.
What is a courts caseload?
Courts caseload are pending lawsuits (court cases) filed by the Plaintiffs against a Defendant and are waiting to be heard from a court appointed judge.
Where does the funding for State appointed lawyers for defendants come from?
In the United States, a defendant who cannot afford an attorney is assigned one by the judge in the case. These legal costs are from taxes.
What was judge ford appointed to in the westing games?
Judge was appointed to Sandy McSouthers
Can your lawyer represent your co - defendant in a different case?
Sure, unless there is some other, compelling reason for him not to represent your co-defendant.Added: While the court may rule that your attorney can represent your co-defendant in ANOTHER case, IMHO it is just as likely to rule that it would be a confict-of-interest.
Who sentences the defendant in most states?
The judge.
What does it mean when a judge enters a not guilty for a crimial?
It means that at arraignnment, in an effort to protect a defendant's rights the judge, will plead a defendant not guilty until such time as the defendant can obtain legal counsel to assist him with his case.
What is pc 859a sentencing?
Penal Code 859a sentencing is when a judge can accept a plea from the defendant in court. The judge will usually sentence the defendant to probation.
Who hires the federal judges of the US?
Federal judges are appointed to office in the United States. The President nominates a candidate, and the Senate votes whether to approve or reject the nomination. If a simple majority (51%) of the Senate votes for approval, the judge is appointed, or "hired."
Can defendant be kin to judge and lawyer?
The defendant can be kin to the lawyer, but a judge would probably have to recuse himself. Which means he can't sit in judgment because of interest or bias.
