Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
Is fee for using Public Defender legal?
My son used a public defender a few years ago and now he's being dunned by a bill collecting agency for $200 due to this. If one can not afford an attorney and one is appointed for you, how can he be billed for this?
Asked on 12/19/00, 6:14 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Stephen Sitkoff
Takakjian & Sitkoff, LLP
Re: Is fee for using Public Defender legal?
Legal counsel is provided for free for those who are unable to pay. If it is determined that you can pay even a small amount you will be billed based on that ability to pay.
Answered on 12/28/00, 2:14 pm
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