QUESTION
I was charge with a DWI have a court date and I’m only 23 and don't have much money how do I afford a lawyer?
Asked on Jan 16th, 2013 on DUI/DWI - Colorado
8 ANSWERS
Criminal Defense Attorney serving Alhambra, CA
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Francis John Cowhig
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If you can't afford a lawyer, ask the judge to appoint a public defender to represent you.
Answered on Jan 17th, 2013 at 12:24 PM
Michael J. Breczinski
If you can't afford one then ask the court to appoint one for you.
Answered on Jan 17th, 2013 at 12:24 PM
You need to figure the money out yourself, and you better do it real soon, because you have only ten days to save your license. Hire a DUI specialist before the consequences come crashing down on you.
Answered on Jan 17th, 2013 at 12:23 PM
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Musilli Brennan Associates, PLLC
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I you cannot afford one, a lawyer will be appointed and you will have to pay back the government over time. This is very serious, I would suggest you borrow the money and hire counsel as this is very serious and has long term future ramifications.
Answered on Jan 17th, 2013 at 12:20 PM
Criminal Law Defense Attorney serving St. George, UT
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Edward D. Flint Attorney at Law
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How do you afford to not have a lawyer? You are looking at license suspension, thousands of dollars in fines, probation and treatment costs, and a criminal record among many other penalties.
Answered on Jan 17th, 2013 at 12:20 PM
You can ask for a court appointed lawyer; or see if you can find the money from someone as a loan. The outcome of the hearing can cost you a lot in the future including employment prospects, higher insurance rates, etc.
Answered on Jan 17th, 2013 at 12:20 PM
You may request an attorney to be appointed to represent you. Go through your local pretrial division or the court clerk's office to request one. Or you may also call the judge's chambers and ask the staff how you can obtain a court appointed attorney.
Answered on Jan 17th, 2013 at 12:19 PM
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Ask for public defender.
Answered on Jan 17th, 2013 at 12:19 PM