Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

If someone is charged with a captial crime do they have to get them a paid lawyer

Or will they end up with a public defender if they don't have the money to pay for a lawyer.


Asked on 2/16/13, 7:09 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Craig Epifanio Craig Epifanio, P.A.

If he can't afford a lawyer then he will get the public defender, unless there is a conflict, in which case, he will get a court appointed attorney. Of course, if you can hire an attorney, do so.

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Answered on 2/16/13, 10:24 am


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