2006-08-23 16:49:25 · 4 answers · asked by djrnavy 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If you can afford to pay that much, it defrays the cost of the appointed attorney, so the state does not have to pick up the entire bill. The Supreme Court only guarantees appointed counsel if you cannot afford to pay for one. If you can afford part of the bill, then that's a valid charge.
If someone cannot afford to pay that, and the state is refusing access to an attorney (where jail time is a possible sentence) if the person doesn't pay, then once again South Dakota is choosing to ignore the US Supreme Court.
2006-08-23 17:05:08 · answer #1 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
courtroom appointed attorneys are attorneys... oftentimes, they're the superb attorneys round. They very just about continuously have the most trial journey. then again, it appears like he won't be able to get a courtroom appointed because he has funds. If he has to employ a felony specialist, he might want to employ one which became once a public defender or a prosecutor. That way he receives one with authentic trial journey.
2016-11-27 01:48:19 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Somebody has to pay him and why should taxpayers pay for your defense?? Bad enough you found yourself in a situation let alone try and pass it off on the taxpayers. The justice system does not always work but if you are acquitted consider the cost a hard lesson in reality. If you are found guilty you deserve to pay.
2006-08-23 16:52:55 · answer #3 · answered by old codger 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is a deal for an attorney.
2006-08-23 16:51:42 · answer #4 · answered by Wolfpacker 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋