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I have been accused of a crime, and I cannot afford a lawyer. What can I do?
If the government accuses you of committing a crime, the United States Constitution guarantees you the right to be represented by a lawyer in any case in which you could be incarcerated for six months or more. If you cannot afford a lawyer, the judge handling the case will either appoint a private lawyer to represent you free of charge or the government's public defender will handle your case, also at no charge.
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>>I have been accused of a crime, and I cannot afford a lawyer. What can I do?
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