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15. What happens if a defendant does not have enough money to hire a lawyer? The court will use the bail money to pay for an attorney. The case is held over until the money is collected and paid to an
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15. What happens if a defendant does not have enough money to hire a lawyer?

The court will use the bail money to pay for an attorney.

The case is held over until the money is collected and paid to an attorney.

The court will appoint a lawyer for the defendant.

The case is dismissed until probable cause can be found.

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The court will appoint a lawyer for the defendant.

The reason why is according to the 6th Amendment, you have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford one, you will be given one from public defense unless you defend yourself.
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