Do you require legal counsel for juvenile offenses in Missouri?
Any person involved in a legal proceeding has the right to be represented by a St. Louis attorney. However, not everyone can afford to hire an attorney. In these cases, the court may appoint a free attorney to represent the person. The criteria for appointing a free attorney are governed by certain statutes and Supreme Court Rules. The most important criteria is whether the person is indigent. This means that the person cannot afford to hire an attorney. In addition to being indigent, the person must also request appointment of counsel. The court will not appoint an attorney for someone who does not...
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