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Why a Public Defender Can’t Help You With a DWI Case.

Public defenders are real lawyers who have a tremendously difficult job. They handle several hundred cases at any given time. In fact, one statistic was in the 5th Judicial District in Minnesota, for every full-time Public Defender they had over 400 active cases. A fair number of active cases for a busy private criminal defense lawyer is 50. They just do not have the time required to give you the best defense you need.

Lack of time is not the real reason a public defender cannot help you. The reason is that under the 6th Amendment, criminal defendants who cannot afford to hire an attorney are required to be given one at no charge. However, the court appointed attorney cannot help you keep the DWI off your driving record, attempt to reinstate your license, help with license plates or fight your vehicle forfeiture. All a public defender can do is one small portion of the case.


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