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Does the court need to appt a attorney when a defendant can not afford one and is a first time feloney offense?
In the United States, the court is required to appoint an attorney to represent a defendant who cannot afford one in a felony case, regardless of whether it is the defendant's first offense. This right to counsel is protected by the Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
The defendant must be given an opportunity to be heard?
This is a true statement. In court the defendant will be represented by counsel and may choose to testify, or not.
What is the US Supreme Court case Argersinger v Hamlin about?
In Argersinger v Hamlin, 407 US 25 (1972) the Court extended the right to court-appointed counsel for any defendant facing jail time, even if the defendant was being charged with a misdemeanor. In previous cases the defendant was only allowed appointed counsel if charged with a felony. This case made sure any defendant facing any loss of liberty had the right to appointed counsel.
Why would a defendant hire her own lawyer when the court must offer to appoint one for an unrepresented defendant?
To provide yourself with the best defense
During a court-martial who represent the government?
trial counsel
During court martial who represent the government?
trial counsel
How does one get court appointed legal counsel?
If one does not have the financial resources to obtain legal representation, then the court will appoint someone to act on your behalf. It is necessary to prove your financial status, and to request legal counsel on your first appearance in court. Once approved by the judge the individual should make contact with the legal counsel and proceed as advised.
What case focused on a defendant's lack of access to counsel because the defendant was indigent?
Gideon v. Wainwright, 372 US 335 (1963)The U.S. Supreme Court took the first major step on the Sixth Amendment issue of right to counsel by holding that state courts must provide counsel to indigent defendants in criminal cases.
Can a friend help you in a court of law if you cannot afford a lawyer?
In New Zealand, yes. If you represent yourself in court, you are called a self litigant and are bound by normal Court Procedures and regulations.The current law in New Zealand allows you to either represent yourself in court or appoint a nominated individual (lawyer, counsel). To do this, however, you must download an application form to be a self litigant from the New Zealand Ministry of Justice website.Added: (in the US) Possibly - it depends on what you mean by "help."You may either be represented by legal counsel or you may represent yourself (Pro Se). You may have someone assist you, but you must represent yourself and only you may address the court or other witnesses. Contact your local Clerk Of Court office for further informatsion.
Does deceased executor's wife take over the duties of the executor?
No. The court must appoint a successor.No. The court must appoint a successor.No. The court must appoint a successor.No. The court must appoint a successor.
What is a 'Motion for Statement of Particulars' as Prepared By Proscutor?
The document supplied by the prosecutor's offense in response to a request from the defendant or defendant's legal counsel or by order of the court that contains all the pertinent factual information concerning the crime for which the person(s) are charged. The motion is usually made by the defendant's legal counsel to be used to prepare the case for the defense. It is also used in appellate actions by the court if there appears to be a violation of the defendant's civil rights or other matter that would have a bearing on the outcome of an original trial.
What does a defendant in a civil case have to file in-order to releive ones self of council and proceed pro per?
The question is not worded clearly. If the questioner already HAS counsel and wishes to discharge/fire them, all he has to do is either do it in open court while on the record, or file a motion with the court notifying the judge that they are proceeding pro se. If, right from the outset, they are not engaging counsel, that fact will be included in the information with the court filings for the case. The judge will probably strongly counsel you to retain counsel, but you DO have the right to represent yourself if you wish. Please remember the old lawyer adage: "The man who represents himself, has a fool for a client."
