Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

At your first court appearance you should request that the court appoint an attorney to represent you. Further do not discuss this with anyone but your attorney, anyone else you talk to can be called as a witness against you. The sentence depends on the local court policy, the district attorneys policy. The minimum is probation and the maximum is state prison.

You need to ask for a public defender at the first hearing, and do not, i repeat do not talk about this to anyone other than your attorney.

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First step with no money?

Apply for the Public Defender and ask his advice.