Can I pay my Court Appointed Attorney to get them to work harder for me?

No. Court-appointed attorneys cannot accept payment from indigent clients. The attorney appointed to your case is prohibited from taking any form of compensation from you in exchange for handling your case. The court-appointed attorneys will always work hard on your case. Offering to pay your attorney will not in any way impact how your case is handled.

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1. What are my rights in a criminal case?
2. What is the difference between a civil infraction, misdemeanor and felony?
3. I’ve been charged with a crime. What happens now?
4. How do I request an attorney?
5. When will my appointed attorney meet with me?
6. Can I pay my Court Appointed Attorney to get them to work harder for me?
7. My attorney won’t give me my Discovery Packet or file. Aren’t they required to do so?
8. My attorney asked if my family could pay for an expert or investigator. What if I can’t afford it?
9. I don’t like my attorney. Can I have a new one appointed?
10. Is my court appointed attorney a "real" attorney?
11. How should I dress when I have a hearing?