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by Answer Guy on December 1st, 2005
This answer comes mainly from experience in the California system, but should apply to all other states:
Most courts have a panel of private attorneys that have agreed to take cases for reduced fees for people accused of crimes, but who are not indigent. They take people that make too much money to qualify for a public defender, but not enough money to pay "full" prices for a private attorney.
by clmarch on November 20th, 2009
Legal Aid is the best resource for you, I think. You can find a phone number for your local Legal Aid organization in the blue pages of your phonebook. If that doesn't help you. A good Reference Librarian in your county library is a great resource.
by Anonymous on May 9th, 2006
Call your local public defenders office and ask your question. you can always represent yourself in court, but i would not recommend this, especially in a felony case.
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Hello, how are you? Unfortunately, this doesn't help me. I am from Beverly Hills--now living in NYC.
by Beverlyofhills on April 7th, 2006
are you THE answer guy?
by Answers101 on April 21st, 2006