QUESTION
Can plead not guilty and then the judge will release him and he will be assigned an attorney as he doesn't have the money for one?
Asked on Jun 02nd, 2017 on Criminal Law - Michigan
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A friend or I thought, has a felony (drugs), and two-three misdemeanor in the past. Now he is being charged with stealing. The store has him on video.
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He can plead not guilty. If he cannot afford an attorney the judge will appoint one, at his request. Whether the judge will release him pending trial is up to the judge. The judge might impose a high bond that the defendant cannot pay. Of importance will be his past record of showing up for court and obedience to bond conditions when released on earlier occasions.
Answered on Aug 21st, 2017 at 8:01 PM