Q: Can I ask for a lawyer before going in for questioning at the station?
A: You can always ask for anything, just like you can ask them for a new car, but they will not give you a lawyer, until you are charged and appear in court and then you only get a free lawyer if you cannot afford one, which is generally defined as making 125% or less of the poverty level. That is why so many of us private lawyers exist, sure we are expensive, but you can hire us prior to any charge to help you try to avoid the charge.
A: You have the right to be represented. But you will have to hire a private attorney.
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