Legal Question in Criminal Law in Washington
Arrested 2 weeks ago
What is the las in washington when a person is arrested charged with several differtent crimes and he has not talked with an attorney he has asked with no reply, how long can he go with no attorney?
Asked on 11/17/08, 11:34 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
James J. White, attorney
Law Offices of Smith & White, PLLC
Re: Arrested 2 weeks ago
Well, you can represent yourself in a case so, in theory, you could go the entire process without an attorney. However, the rule is that you should be afforded the opportunity for an attorney at any "critical" portion of your case. So, there should be a public defender present at the arraignment and every hearing thereafter. Or, they'll at least tell you how to get a public defender.
At your service,
Answered on 11/20/08, 7:55 pm
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