If I have 2 misdemeanor charges both domestic (battery and disorderly conduct), do I need an attorney to represent me or can I go to court without one?
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If I have 2 misdemeanor charges both domestic (battery and disorderly conduct), do I need an attorney to represent me or can I go to court without one?
I absolutely have no record at all prior to these charges. I have been told that the charges will more than likely be issued as a ticket/fine. I make to much for a public defender and I cant afford an actual attorney. I’m stuck.
Asked on July 8, 2014 under Criminal Law, Wisconsin
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Any time that criminal charges are involved, having legal counsel is always adviseable. The fact is that an experienced criminal defense attorney may be successful in getting the charges dismissed, reduced or winning an acquittal at trial, if it should come to that. Since money is an issue for you, you can check with the local bat association to see if they have a list of attorneys who will take such a case either "pro bono" or for a reduced fee baaed upon your financial circumstances.
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