Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York
an 19 year old acquaintance committed a felony. does he qualify for legal aid- ( he doesn't work-) or are his parents responsible for obtaining a lawyer for him? they reside in brewster, new york?
Asked on 7/26/11, 8:45 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
peter bark
bark & karpf
Whether or not he will be assigned a free lawyer usually depends on the jurisdiction of the court. In New York City the standards are very lax and he would be given a lawyer. In some upstate counties, because of his age, they may require the parents to pay for the lawyer, unless he is emancipated and not living at home with his parents.
Peter Bark: [email protected]
Answered on 7/26/11, 4:23 pm
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