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    mistake1010101 Posts: 4, Reputation: 1
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    Dec 17, 2008, 10:53 AM
    didn't qualify for legal aid and cannot afford lawyer.
    Hey there

    I am wondering if anyone can help me or give me advice on this.
    I am being charged with theft under 5000 (x11)... I applied for legal aid, and didn't receive and answer by my court date, I went to my court date and duty counsel remanded my court date to the following month, due to the fact I am 7 months pregnant and cannot wait very long to have my court date any longer then it is... however I have received my papers for disclosure, I cannot afford a lawyer due to circumstances in my family, I am wondering since I have already received these papers if I can represent myself since I already know my sentancing?
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    twinkiedooter Posts: 12,172, Reputation: 1054
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    Dec 17, 2008, 06:20 PM

    Sure you can represent yourself but that is never a good idea to do so. What was your charge and what do you think your sentence will be since you received the disclosure paperwork? What state/country are you in?
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    Dec 17, 2008, 08:17 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by twinkiedooter View Post
    Sure you can represent yourself but that is never a good idea to do so. What was your charge and what do you think your sentence will be since you received the disclosure paperwork? What state/country are you in?

    My money is on Canada - :D

    Are you talking about a diversion program when you say "papers"?

    Please post your question once - it's very confusing when you post some information on one thread, other (or different) info on another.

    Both threads have to be read to get the sole picture - and the advice will be the same on both threads.
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