Can he be denied a public defender if he refused their services the first time?

He should motion the court to have counsel assigned. If he in fact cannot afford a lawyer, is entitled to appointed counsel.

Just about any conviction could be a problem. The only things that probably are not a problem are low level traffic offenses and things like...

How long can they hold you before going through with trial? why would they want me as a witness for them?

How long they can continue the matter depends upon several factors. First, the speedy trial clock is different for different levels of offenses....

Early Ignition Interlock Program. However out of state license at time of arrest (September) has not been suspended.

If you are still within the revocation period, you will most likely will need a restricted license. You also ought to get an attorney to help you...

What do I do?

These errors are not going to result in some sort of automatic dismissal, if that's what you are wondering. I would call the court about the date...

Is there a way to get past tickets expunged from my driving record/DMV report?

No there is not a way to remove tickets from your record once you have plead to them. It pays to contest tickets, you can almost always get some...

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After obtaining a copy of the police report, the report stated that I was being arrested, however at no time was I told this.

Did you have a question? Being told your under arrest is not what makes it an arrest. From a legal standpoint, a person is arrested when they are...

How do I answer expungement questions in AZ with original expungement occurring in NJ when applying to work in a school system?

You need to answer the questions truthfully. If they ask about convictions, then no is the truth. If they ask about admissions, then no is the...

Will I get my licenses suspended?

More and more Ohio courts are suspending juvenile licenses for such tickets. You really ought to speak with a local attorney familiar with the...

Should I get a lawyer and take my chances with going to jail.

You should never just go on the lamb. The courts don't forget. Your post isn't really clear, but it sounds like you have some good evidence in...