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fidelesetaudax t1_ivljw0t wrote

A lawyer will follow the steps above. If you’re not comfortable taking Reddit advice to DIY at court, by all means obtain a lawyer.
Your first appearance is called “arraignment”, you’re not allowed to do anything but plead not guilty. At that time the judge will advise you to get an attorney and ask if you can afford one etc. Better to wait till then to engage an attorney and avoid that one (unnecessary) appearance fee.

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ComprehensiveStep692 OP t1_ivlqgil wrote

Thank you! That’s what I was wondering. I didn’t know the steps to these things.

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