QUESTION
How much time do I have to retain an attorney?
Asked on Jun 18th, 2013 on Litigation - Nevada
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I won't have the money by the court date. I know I can get a court appointed, but I want to retain on of my own.
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Criminal Defense Attorney serving Huntington Beach, CA
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Law Offices of James Elliot McIntosh
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You go see the attorney you want and you offer the attorney a payment plan.
Answered on Jun 21st, 2013 at 5:47 PM
Michael J. Breczinski
They are not going to let you have forever but they may give you a couple of weeks.
Answered on Jun 20th, 2013 at 9:09 AM
Criminal Defense Attorney serving Alhambra, CA
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Francis John Cowhig
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If this is your first court date, you can ask the judge for a continuance of your arraignment in order to obtain private counsel. Most judges, although not all, will grant a short continuance of 14 to 30 days for you to hire your own attorney. However it will be up to the judge to decide whether or not to continue your arraignment.
Answered on Jun 19th, 2013 at 8:00 PM
Thomas Edward Gates
If you have not been arraigned yet, a public defender will be appointed to represent you at that hearing. You than have about 5 weeks before your pretrial hearing. You can apply for a public defender at that time. You also may obtain your own representation.
Answered on Jun 19th, 2013 at 10:40 AM
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Simply ask the Court to give you more time.
Answered on Jun 19th, 2013 at 9:46 AM
James Edward Smith
Just ask for a continuance to get a lawyer
Answered on Jun 19th, 2013 at 9:46 AM