Say:
1) You're charged with a civil lawsuit
2) You have money but want to use an appointed lawyer instead of paying for you.
If you can't afford an attorney, the state provides one for you, but if you can, but don't want to pay for one, can you still use a state appointed attorney?
2007-10-03 18:15:57 · 12 answers · asked by tyler 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
You're currently referring to your miranda rights, which only apply in criminal trials.
You may, in a lawsuit, apply to waive court fees and proceed in forma pauperis, and you are also able to represent yourself. The court is not required to provide a lawyer for you.
2007-10-03 18:23:21 · answer #1 · answered by Mashu 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally speaking, there is no right to a court appointed attorneys in civil cases. The only exception that I am aware of that applies in a majority of states is for cases seeking to terminate your parental rights. In any case, if you earn above a certain income level, whether in a criminal case or a civil case you will not get a court appointed attorney. You will either have to represent yourself or pay an attorney to represent you.
2007-10-03 18:47:39 · answer #2 · answered by Tmess2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The court is not required to appoint an attorney in civil cases period --- even if you are penniless.
And even in a criminal case, they will enquire of your assets and if you are able to pay for an attorney, you will not be given one free.
Civil cases do not incur the possiblity of jail so your liberty interest is not an issue, hence the requirement to supply an attorney does not apply to civil cases.
2007-10-03 18:29:48 · answer #3 · answered by Wyoming Rider 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry...you are on your own.
The right to an attorney appointed for you is in CRIMINAL law and not civil law suits. The intent is to make sure you have an attorney when you are looking at the government taking away your liberty interests (e.g., locking you up).
2007-10-03 18:19:23 · answer #4 · answered by ironjag 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-10 06:45:50 · answer #5 · answered by giardina 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is better to hire the lawyer of your choice. In case you know the intricacies of the trial, you can opt to have a lawyer appointed by the court for you.
2007-10-03 18:20:16 · answer #6 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, but I just find it odd that you think someone else, presumably the taxpayers, should pay to defend you in a civil matter (i.e. a private dispute) because you'd prefer not to spend your own money on a lawyer.
2007-10-03 18:30:29 · answer #7 · answered by J P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might get a-lot of morons on this! Here is a website that you can go to. www.handelonthelaw.com . The guys name is Bill Handel, he's an attorney, and he has an nationally radio syndicated show every Saturday morning.
2007-10-03 18:31:28 · answer #8 · answered by Martinicus the mighty! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not pay for one when it comes to situations such as yours...you get what you pay for. There are times in life to cut corners but I don't think this is one. It may pay off to pay for a lawyer rather than have to pay for whatever your being sued for and court costs.
You may think you have a clear cut case but don't be so confidant, people sue for crazy reasons and win. Protect yourself you have means too so I advise you do so.
2007-10-03 18:30:24 · answer #9 · answered by Kat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No lawyers are only appointed for criminal cases. You will have to get your own.
2007-10-03 18:22:06 · answer #10 · answered by Nathan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋