What to do if I have a probation revocation hearing next week yet don’t have an attorney and want to hire one but won’t have enough money to do so until next month?
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What to do if I have a probation revocation hearing next week yet don’t have an attorney and want to hire one but won’t have enough money to do so until next month?
Does the judge have to give me time to hire my own lawyer?
Asked on April 27, 2015 under Criminal Law, Texas
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
You can ask the court for an adjournment (delay or rescheduling), but they are not required to give you one: it is your responsibility to hire an attorney, even if that means borrowing money from a friend or family, pawning something, finding a lawyer who does not require payment up front, etc. The law does not automatically give you a delay due to difficulty in finding or retaining an attorney.
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