my mom is being tried for shoplifting and she told me that she was going out to pay her public defender. i am skeptical because she has been using cocaine and i think that that might be what she is going out for. i did not think that you had to pay for your public defender
2007-10-30 12:34:12 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I live in Florida.
2007-10-30 12:41:00 · update #1
You're correct. Here's a list of Florida public defender offices (for each district).
http://publicdefender.cjis20.org/public_defenders.htm
"The court may not appoint the public defender to represent, even on a temporary basis, any person who is not indigent."
2007-10-30 12:58:33 · answer #1 · answered by pepper 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IF your state has an ARD (Advanced Rehabilitative Disposition) option, I would DEFINITELY go with that. ARD is basically a free at bat. You may lose your license for a month, but there is no jail time and you don't need a lawyer to do it, just tell the district attorney you are interested in it. I was a police officer for 17 years and can tell you from my experience, I would NOT use a public defender. While there are good ones, the majority get paid no matter what and approach the job with that philosophy. Good luck, Hope this helps
2016-04-11 03:56:49 · answer #2 · answered by Heather 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The public defender is a court appointed lawyer for those who cannot afford a lawyer. She could also be confused. You may want to follow her when she is going out to pay this public defender.
2007-10-30 12:38:19 · answer #3 · answered by fangtaiyang 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's a lie I had a public defender you only pay after your case is resolved and you either lose or take a plea which is what I did I got screwed and had to pay the state of nc and their horrible lawyer for 36 hours at $60 an hour
2014-08-24 13:50:23 · answer #4 · answered by SacType-R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Public defenders are for people who cannot afford a lawyer. So no, the defendent does not pay them.
2007-10-30 12:38:05 · answer #5 · answered by Tit for Tat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO! They are publicly funded. Grant County (Washington state) had public defenders who tried to pull that scam. When the state got done with the county, its public defenders couldn't tie their shoes without seeking the state's permission first. Tell your mom to alert the county commissioners or court officials now.
2007-10-30 12:38:51 · answer #6 · answered by Brian G 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think so because they're paid by the State...not dependant on winning or loosing cases...the whole thing is "IF you cannot AFFORD an attorney one will be appointed for you"...there might be a court fee, or something but the P.D. don't get paid by their clients
2007-10-30 12:39:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it is your constitutional right to counsel under the Sixth Amendment, to make one pay would limit that right.
2007-10-30 12:40:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
in my state you have to pay a minimal amount of money but yes you have to pay
2007-10-30 12:37:52 · answer #9 · answered by Jody L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-10-30 12:41:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋