Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Oklahoma

bail bonds and public defender

Do I still have the right to a court appointed attorney when I was bailed out of jail? All of my friends rallied together to get the money, but I have none for an attorney.


Asked on 7/27/02, 7:43 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Sheldon G. Bardach Law Offices of Sheldon G. Bardach

Re: bail bonds and public defender

More than likely. Ask the court!

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Answered on 7/27/02, 9:04 pm
Charles Aspinwall Charles S. Aspinwall, J.D., LLC

Re: bail bonds and public defender

Different courts rule differently on this topic. Some hold that if you can afford bail you can afford to pay for your own legal representation; some hold otherwise. Your best bet is to apply for representation by the PD and see what happens.

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Answered on 7/28/02, 10:27 am


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