2007-01-29 05:57:14 · 20 answers · asked by red beret 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
You may be eligible for legal aid.
2007-01-29 06:04:29 · answer #1 · answered by Polo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask for the court duty solicitor, they will be able to help and tell you whether you need to pay or not. After all if you had been arrested and was in a police station then everything is all free, and you could then keep the solicitor and use them at court. Don't know what you have done but if it is a very serious matter the i would advise you on getting legal help, if it is just a speeding matter or fine then you should be able to deal yourself..
2007-01-30 06:43:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wish you had said what offence you are going to court for. I probably could have helped you quite a bit. Can all Yahoo questioners please specify their question IN DETAIL.
If you are unrepresented, and on a criminal charge, ask the Usher if you can see the duty solicitor. If you are not able to see the Duty Solicitor, then the Clerk of the Court will tell you what your options are.
The important element when you come to plead is, is the offence for which you are being charged an offence of strict liability? If this is the case, then the Prosecution has only to prove that you did the offence; they do not have to prove a guilty motive. In such cases, I would plead guilty, and put forward any excuses as mitigation. Obviously, if you did not do the crime, plead not guilty.
2007-01-29 15:49:16 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to the Citizens Advice bureau.
You should be entitled to Legal Aid or Help at Court if you are on a low income. There are also Solicitors present at the Courts who can represent you free of charge - you have to arrive at your court case early to meet with one and discuss your case. Contact the court and enquire about this.
There are also charities who can represent you ("Help at Court") for no charges - we had to go to court for mortgage repossession caused by loss of earnings last year and we were represented by someone from Shelter who pleaded our case very well and helped us save our home.
2007-01-29 18:58:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can't afford a lawyer the court should ( actually I think that is must ) appoint one to act on your behalf, but saying that the old rule still applies "you get what you pay for" Luck.
2007-01-29 14:05:54 · answer #5 · answered by ♣ My Brainhurts ♣ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You didn't mention why you are going to court, what the charge is. If its not too serious, you can speak for yourself. If it is more serious, then you have to get Legal Aid and have a solicitor to act for you. Do it now otherwise it could be adjourned till you do get a solicitor.
2007-01-29 14:11:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There was a time not many moons ago when, one would be stampeded by legal aid chaps hungry too help.
I fear chop chop,
and now they are not.
On that silly note, run to the hills and never let them take you alive.
Yours
JW Dread
2007-01-29 15:15:08 · answer #7 · answered by JW Dread 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Legal aid
2007-01-29 14:20:02 · answer #8 · answered by richard_beckham2001 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure but in America the law says that everyone is entitled to representation...We have court appointed attorney's if you cannot afford one. i presume it is the same there....Perhaps i presume to much?
2007-01-29 17:23:03 · answer #9 · answered by quarterback 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The info within the following link might help:
http://www.sacbar.org/members/saclawyer/jan_feb2004/oxford.html
2007-01-29 14:16:47 · answer #10 · answered by United_Peace 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are a low earner or are on benefits you are entitled to legal aid or ask at the court and they will appoint one
2007-01-29 14:08:52 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋