When a PD is Fine

Maybe. Even small charges leave a record. A record can cost you a job. A record can cost you housing. A record can cost you custody of your kids. A private lawyer may be able to get the charge reduced or dismissed in a way a public defender will not Read More

Yes. If your charge is very minor, if you are clearly guilty, and if you plan to take the plea no matter what, a public defender is fine. Traffic misdemeanors. First-offense low-level stuff where the plea is already set. Cases where you truly can not come up with any money Read More