My question concerns obtaining a public defender. My father got a first offense DUI and then another alcohol related offense after . He hasn't had any traffic offenses in over 40 years He had a public defender but now they are saying he makes to much. I know his salary may seem like a high amount , but he has no way of obtaining a personal attorney and I have no money to help him . His health is poor and I am afraid if he goes to jail that it will end bad. He is not a bad person and certainly not a criminal. I need advice on what to do ASAP . I do not want my father to die in jail . This also pertains to the state of Rhode Island .

