Public Defender!?!?!?!?

[kholdeman]

I live in the state of Texas and my son has been accused of a very serious crime. We have not talked with the detective because we understand that giving a statement without an attorney present is not a good idea. Our dilema is wondering if we have to wait until my son is charged to be given a court appointed attorney? I am assuming that because he has not given the detectives a statement that he will be charged.

 

[irish223]

I live in the state of Texas and my son has been accused of a very serious crime. We have not talked with the detective because we understand that giving a statement without an attorney present is not a good idea. Our dilema is wondering if we have to wait until my son is charged to be given a court appointed attorney? I am assuming that because he has not given the detectives a statement that he will be charged.

I believe that normally you would have to wait until he is arrested or charged. Someone will correct me if I'm wrong.

You can also contact the office of the Public Defender in your county and ask. Here's the link:
http://www.courts.state.tx.us/tfid/pdoffices.asp