QUESTION
Wnen inprisoned do you have the right to speak with your attorney?
Asked on Mar 09th, 2015 on Criminal Law - Pennsylvania
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Jailed 4 1/2 months, been arraigned 3 times no lawyer present. Did several written request to speak to the attorney, no response. There is supposed to be a court appointed attorney. Please advise me
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You have a right to a free attorney at every court appearance beginning with your preliminary hearing, not before. Unfortunately, there's no "right" to have a free lawyer meet with you outside of court.
Answered on Mar 10th, 2015 at 1:09 PM