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Can a municipal court judge deny an indigent defendent a court-appointed attorney? And if the judge does, what can be done about it?

Asked by Yellowdog (12216points) July 24th, 2019

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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