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Judge Busey urges defendants to consider counsel, outlines public‑defender process
Summary
Judge Busey advised defendants that they have a right to counsel, warned of collateral consequences from convictions, and explained how to apply for a public defender; he also stressed the importance of attending court dates to avoid arrest warrants.
Judge Busey advised people facing criminal charges that they have a right to a lawyer and urged them to consider legal representation before deciding to handle a case on their own. He said some defendants view attorneys as an unnecessary expense or believe an offense is too minor to warrant counsel, but cautioned that convictions can carry additional consequences beyond the immediate penalty.
"You may not be aware, but in every criminal case, the…
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