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16. You are ALMOST ALWAYS afforded a free attorney if you have need of one, unless the case (1 point)
O is too newsworthy (celebrity scandal)
Ocan only result in a small fine, no jail or prison (first offense speeding ticket)
has overwhelming evidence against you (so what would a lawyer even do to help)
needs to be over superfast (where failure can lead to more and worse crimes being committed)
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can only result in a small fine, no jail or prison (first offense speeding ticket)
Reason: the constitutional right to appointed counsel applies when the defendant faces the possibility of imprisonment. Petty offenses punishable only by fines generally do not require a free attorney (jurisdictions may vary).
Reason: the constitutional right to appointed counsel applies when the defendant faces the possibility of imprisonment. Petty offenses punishable only by fines generally do not require a free attorney (jurisdictions may vary).
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