Q&A: When is an indigent defendant entitled to legal counsel at public expense?

Apr 18th, 2011

Question by Jasmin H: When is an indigent defendant entitled to legal counsel at public expense?

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Answer by MLaw
In the US, under the US Constitution, whenever a person is charged with an offense (criminal or civil) in which s/he faces incarceration. In many states also if there is a possible fine over some statutory amount.

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