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  • Apr 28, 2007, 09:33 PM
    markw
    Do I have to pay for a lawyer if I have money?
    OK I live in canada in montreal and I was accused of doing vandalism... they said that if I could not afford a lawyer that I could get a free one, which would be better for me.. And also can cops see the money you have in banks?? I am not rich so I don't want to waste my money and I am guilty anyway so thers no piont in getting a good lawyer.
  • Apr 28, 2007, 09:56 PM
    LuvMyMaltipoo
    If you said you are guilty then there is no reason to pay for a lawyer. I'm quite sure you don't plan on lying in court right? So, no you don't need to give a lawyer money to tell the court you're guilty.
  • Apr 28, 2007, 11:24 PM
    Matt3046
    I wouldn't bet my freedom on a "free lawyer"
  • Apr 29, 2007, 08:00 AM
    markw
    I don't plan on going free its quite obviuose that I did it and I already told the cops I did it. So I am just going to takewuts given to me
  • Apr 29, 2007, 09:32 PM
    Auttajasi
    Good idea. Lawyers are good, however, at negotiating a plea with the DA. A paid-for-lawyer may be the difference between 6 months and 2 yrs. Probation, or community service hours. I personally wouldn't go into a situation such as this without a lawyer, but that is just me. Good luck.

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