Legal Question in Criminal Law in Tennessee
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In the state of Tennessee, do all criminally accused have the right to have an attorney appointed if they cannot afford one?
Asked on 5/09/00, 12:16 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Jes Beard
Jes Beard, Attorney at Law
Re: defendant
In Tennessee, so long as you face the prospect of any jail time, the court should appoint you an attorney if you can not afford one.
Answered on 6/26/00, 4:03 pm
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