How do you find a lawyer who will work pro-bono on a criminal charge that is several years old? The case has come back up, no money for lawyer.
2007-07-09 04:43:35 · 3 answers · asked by me 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
For a criminal charge the court should make a lawyer available. For affirmative action on your part, you can:
1. Contact the court
2. Contact your county bar association to get references for "legal aid" organizations.
3. Contact them.
2007-07-09 06:43:24 · answer #1 · answered by Bill G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A defendant has a constitutional right to a lawyer in any criminal prosecution that could result in the defendant having to serve jail time.
The court should appoint a lawyer for such a defendant, if he or she can demonstrate an inability to pay. (The defendant will probably need to demonstrate his/her poverty, and will likely have to do so under oath.) If the court declines to appoint a lawyer, the defendant may seek to contact the bar organization of his/her county and/or state of residence. Most bar associations have a pro bono program and may be able to refer the defendant to a lawyer.
2007-07-09 12:55:19 · answer #2 · answered by dcdc1211 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If it's a criminal matter and you have no money, the Court should appoint one.
If for some reason they don't/won't/can't, then ask them for the number to "Legal Services" or whatever the free legal clinic is called where you are.
2007-07-09 11:49:36 · answer #3 · answered by open4one 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋