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re: Even if innocent, gov can take your ability to defend yourself

Posted on 2/26/14 at 9:33 pm to
Posted by TrueTiger
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Posted on 2/26/14 at 9:33 pm to
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Couldn't they still get appointed council?



Yes, but if you are innocent and can afford your choice of lawyer, why should you get stuck with the free public defender?
(not a shot at public defenders, there are excellent ones)
Posted by SammyTiger
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Member since Feb 2009
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Posted on 2/27/14 at 4:32 pm to
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Yes, but if you are innocent and can afford your choice of lawyer, why should you get stuck with the free public defender?


this is true, or you may see defenders start to work like plaintiff attorneys for their fee if they win the trial.
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