Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Massachusetts

lawer fee

why am i being charged and cannot afford an attorney and under mass law ''if i cannot afford one one will be appointed for me ''


Asked on 4/28/07, 12:45 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Christopher Vaughn-Martel Charles River Law Partners, LLC

Re: lawer fee

Without more information about your situation, I cannot be of much help. However, you should know that you are only afforded an attorney in a criminal matter (and certain other limited circumstances). Even then, it must be determined that you are within the state's income guidelines.

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Answered on 4/30/07, 9:21 am
Regina Mullen Legal Data Services, PLC

Re: lawer fee

The ability to get a lawyer has NOTHING to do with whether or not you are charged with a crime. If you can't afford an attorney, ask for one.

Each state has slightly different rules on appointment, but if you don't fill out the form or ask, you won't get one.

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Answered on 5/04/07, 1:20 pm


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