Legal Question in Criminal Law in Tennessee

Im facing an assault charge in a very small town in Tennessee im concerned about being railroaded i have a preliminary coming up in may i was given 90 days to lawyer up but haven't yet whats the the best way for me to get a continuation so i can get a real attorney and not a public defender


Asked on 4/18/15, 12:24 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Issue One - A Public Defender is a "real attorney." I know, I am one. School trained, passed the bar examination,

licensed by the State Supreme Court.

Issue Two - The judge decides whether or not you are appointed a Public Defender, and that decision

is supposed to be based on your ability to hire an attorney of your own choosing. If you have

the income or assets to hire an attorney, then you will be required to do so. Public Defenders are appointed

only for indigent (poor) clients.

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Answered on 4/20/15, 8:40 am


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