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    Default Should I plead guilty?

    Hi Everyone,
    Well my case is finally going to court on Monday, April 3rd. I'm guilty, I know I'm guilty and I'm totally ready to step up to the music. I'm just wondering if I should plead guilty or if I should say not guilty and then try and get a lawyer. I'm thinking that since I am guilty I should just plead that way, but I want a chance to be able to work out a deal and possibly not get this on my record. I haven't hired a lawyer because I'm going to ask for a state appointed one on Monday, but will they ask me how I plead before I get a lawyer? Geez, what a mess.

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    When you check in with the bailiff, he will ask you whether you have a lawyer or would like a court-appointed public defender. If he forgets to ask, you can bring it up.

    You will then have a chance to talk to the public defender before the judge calls your case. Ususally there is only one PD in each court room and therefore you may have to wait for hours for your turn.

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