Legal Question in Criminal Law in Washington

I was assigned a public defender a few years ago and am now in prison.The state is now charging me for that service. Can they do that?


Asked on 11/06/09, 12:41 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

James J. White, attorney Law Offices of Smith & White, PLLC

Yes. But you may have a challenge if you were not aware of the cost and/or did not agree to the cost or if it was not ordered at your sentencing.

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Answered on 11/16/09, 1:23 pm


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