Perth Amboy, NJ asked in Criminal Law for New Jersey

Q: Did I lose my public defender ?

I was due to appear in court in Middlesex county and I ended up getting stuck in another town and didn't make it on time. The court ended up giving me a warrant for my arrest, however I paid my bail and the warrant has been lifted. Im now waiting for a notice in the mail with a new court date. Will I still have my public defender when I go back to court ?

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H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • East Brunswick, NJ
  • Licensed in New Jersey

A: Maybe you lost the public defender but if you did ask the judge for another chance.

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL

A: A simple telephone call to your public defender would have answered your question

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