If you don't have the funds to hire an experienced and respected private attorney you will be appointed counsel when you appear at your arraignment. Appointed counsel can either be a public defender or a court appointed private attorney. If you qualify for court appointed cousel you will most likely be considered for other court appointed services, such as a private investigator and an expert witness for your defense. There are many very good public defenders who care for their clients. Their...
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