Q: In the state of ND. If I fired my attorney at trial and requested a new one but the judge denied me a new attorney. Are
Their laws supporting me? I then represented myself but my original lawyer was on standby. I did not want her anywhere near me as she was not supporting me.
A: You have the right to an attorney at public expense if you cannot afford an attorney. You don't, however, have the right to pick your attorney at public expense. Unfortunately, many people end up being unsatisfied with their public defender. But being unsatisfied with your public defender leaves you with limited options: spend money on a private attorney, continue with the public defender, or represent yourself.
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