Legal Question in DUI Law in North Carolina
I talked to a lawyer about my dwi case. This is my first time getting a dwi. He did go and get my first court date continued with my understanding he was only charging me $1,000. The next time i went to talk to him it is now $2,000. I can't afford this. When I go to court on my next court date can i ask for a court appointed lawyer? I have not signed any papers or gave this lawyer any money yet for continuing my first court date. What can I do? I do not want to use him anymore, I would rather have a court appointed lawyer that I can afford.
1 Answer from Attorneys
You only get a court appointed lawyer if you cannot afford your own lawyer. They are not paid by you. You are required to fill out a financial statement proving your inability to pay. If your income falls below a certain level, you are considered indigent.
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