Comments on: What happens if I can’t afford a lawyer for my DWI?

By: sensible_man

sensible_man — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 18:10:12 +0000

Be aware of the TRUE meaning of if you cannot afford one. one will be appointed for you. This is very misleading, almost to a fault. If you own anything that can be sold to hire an attorney, you CAN afford one. Payments can be made if you settle this at the time of the court date.

By: choklate_peep

choklate_peep — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 03:00:31 +0000

I agree with the first comment. The court must provide you a lawyer. Unless of course you want to represent yourself.

By: sk

sk — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 09:07:00 +0000

look for free or reduced legal services. you can also try a public defender.

By: Robert Wilkins

Robert Wilkins — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 15:38:19 +0000

County defender usually do a real shotty job, but you will be issued one.

But he is a licensed lawyer so he will do what is necessary.

By: Robert G

Robert G — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 19:48:27 +0000

If you were driving under the influence, lawyers arn’t mirical workers who can wave a magic wand and make everything OK

You have to fight it on your own, if you are guilty as sin and don’t stand a chance of winning try plea bargining with the Prosecutor

By: davidmi711

davidmi711 — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 04:37:35 +0000

As they say in the Miranda warning

You have the right to speak to a lawyer and to have a lawyer present during questioning. If you can not afford one, one will be appointed for you.