[lala24]

I was charged with possession of marijuana under 20 grams and paraphernalia. I already went to the arrainment and plead not guilty. He asked if wanted my own attorney or public defender. I was going to try and get my own but it didn't work out. I tried to get a public defender but it was too late. Now my court date is scheduled for Oct. 12, two hours earlier than people with public defenders and I have none at all. Will I be able to go and plead not guilty again, then get a public defender?

[tickle]

If you insist on pleading not guilty, then I suggest you get your own lawyer. They charged you with possession, so obviously found it on your person, if so, why are you pleading not guilty ? It would probably be in your best interest to please guilty of this offence.

Tick

[lala24]

I plead not guilty because this is my first time being in any kind of trouble. I just wasn't sure about anything so I wanted some more time and to speak to someone who knew what was going on.

[excon]

Will I be able to go and plead not guilty again, then get a public defender?

Hello l:

Yes. Don't let them intimidate you. You are entitled to a lawyer if you can't afford one on your own.

excon

PS> In my view, ANY cop, or ANY prosecutor, or ANY judge that prosecutes a person for LESS than an ounce of marijuana, IS the criminal!! Not the other way around.

[Fr_Chuck]

You can't "plead" again but you can ask for the case to be continued till you can arrange a public defender.