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In order to have a public defender assigned to your case, you must meet certain income requirements. The requirements are different from state to state. In other words - if you can afford to hire and pay your own attorney, the court will not appoint you one paid for by the taxpayers.
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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.
How do you fire your public defender?
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.
What is the duration of The Public Defender?
The duration of The Public Defender is 1.15 hours.
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.
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 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 is the name of the rights that the police read to you?
The Miranda rights. "You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You may have a lawyer. If you cannot pay a lawyer, a public defender will be provided for you."
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.
