Michigan
I have a court case where I'm the defendant in an assault/assault and battery situation coming up next week. I'm not very worried as I know I'm not guilty, this would be a first time offense, the complaint was filed 2 years ago, and the person who filed the report has long since dropped the charges, so it's the State v. Myself. Despite that, I'd still like an attorney because I'm not very familiar with the court system and would like representation. I was told that I could request a state appointed attorney during my arraignment, but I may or may not be eligible. How do I tell if I'll be eligible for state appointment representation before the fact, so I don't show up, get denied, and then have no one to help defend me? Is there a list of guidelines for my state, because I'm having trouble finding it. I read somewhere that for a household of 1, I have to have less than $900 in gross income, but I can't find other places to back that number up. Is this true? My gross is about $1700ish with a net of $1400/mo.
If denied, I read something about partial indigency and how that might be applicable, but can't find any of the requirements for that either.
I have zero in savings $2 in my bank account, and I'm scrambling for some sort of defense representation. Any recommendations?
bonus: I also had a warrant for my arrest regarding this, however, I was told 2 years ago that the charges were dropped and never received any court documents or summons for court, so I was honestly unaware there were any more charges on myself. Since I never received any mail regarding this, is there a way to follow up and ask for proof of delivery or something along those lines?
I have a court case where I'm the defendant in an assault/assault and battery situation coming up next week. I'm not very worried as I know I'm not guilty, this would be a first time offense, the complaint was filed 2 years ago, and the person who filed the report has long since dropped the charges, so it's the State v. Myself. Despite that, I'd still like an attorney because I'm not very familiar with the court system and would like representation. I was told that I could request a state appointed attorney during my arraignment, but I may or may not be eligible. How do I tell if I'll be eligible for state appointment representation before the fact, so I don't show up, get denied, and then have no one to help defend me? Is there a list of guidelines for my state, because I'm having trouble finding it. I read somewhere that for a household of 1, I have to have less than $900 in gross income, but I can't find other places to back that number up. Is this true? My gross is about $1700ish with a net of $1400/mo.
If denied, I read something about partial indigency and how that might be applicable, but can't find any of the requirements for that either.
I have zero in savings $2 in my bank account, and I'm scrambling for some sort of defense representation. Any recommendations?
bonus: I also had a warrant for my arrest regarding this, however, I was told 2 years ago that the charges were dropped and never received any court documents or summons for court, so I was honestly unaware there were any more charges on myself. Since I never received any mail regarding this, is there a way to follow up and ask for proof of delivery or something along those lines?
