Can a municipal court judge deny an indigent defendent a court-appointed attorney? And if the judge does, what can be done about it?
The accused is charged with criminal trespass, a Class C Misdemeanor.
When appearing before the judge, the accused/defendant requests an attorney.
The judge denies it.
Is this even legal? That’s why I ask.
Additionally, if not legal protocol, what can be done about it if the defendant cannot afford an attorney to rectify this?
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