Either way, you will need an attorney. You won't be allowed to defend yourself. If you request a public defender, you will have to supply a financial statement showing that you can not afford to pay for your own attorney.
2007-12-06 06:13:23
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answered by CGIV76 7
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If you can afford to hire a lawyer, you shouldn't be getting a public defender. But in any case, if you are pleading not guilty, hire a real lawyer. If you just plan to plead out, save your money and use the public defender.
2007-12-06 05:51:43
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answered by Drunk in PA 2
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answered by procter 4
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If you can afford to hire a lawyer, I doubt the judge will give you a public defender, but you can ask the judge. For a DUI, its a total waste of money anyway.
2007-12-06 05:51:48
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answered by Shoot-em-All 4
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I agree with CGIV76. This financial statement aLso covers property you own that could be sold to pay your own attorney. Getting a Public Defender isn't as easy as it sounds in the Miranda rights.
2007-12-06 06:24:27
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answered by sensible_man 7
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If you can afford a laywer, you do not get the option of a public defender
2007-12-06 05:54:02
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answered by Kevy 7
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You should plead guilty as you deserve to be punished. You should spend time in jail for your stupidity.
2007-12-06 05:58:39
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answered by Anonymous
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You don't get a choice.
2007-12-06 06:07:00
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answered by Barry auh2o 7
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