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Old 04-16-2007, 05:24 PM
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What is the name of your state? NY

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what is an 18b??? I was told to get legal aide or an 18b
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What is the name of your state? NY

Hi ... its me again
what is an 18b??? I was told to get legal aide or an 18b
Give us a hint what you are talking about.
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Old 04-16-2007, 05:37 PM
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"18-b" = Public Defender.
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Then start crying uncontrollably. If that doesn't work, fill your pants with shaving cream and start screaming about the voices in your head. Maybe they'll feel bad enough about your other problems and let you out of the ticket.
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"18-b" = Public Defender.
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thank you I appreciate your tolerance of us less learned in this area
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thank you I appreciate your tolerance of us less learned in this area
To be precise, an 18-b is the "backup" assigned counsel for when Legal Aid doesn't/can't take the case. There is generally one or two assigned to the intake part of each court who pick up the extra cases. I'm not sure if they maintain a separate office (they are usually independent lawyers who are approved by the 18b panel to work), but you may be able to call the court with your appearance date to try to speak to one ahead of time.

Legal Aid does have their own office (usually in the courthouse), so if all else fails, call them.
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