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I wrote the Solicitor...sorta vent
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<blockquote data-quote="Star*" data-source="post: 134463" data-attributes="member: 4964"><p>Thanks Abbey, </p><p></p><p>In SC you dont' get a prosecutor for some reason right away. It may be that Dude was not still in jail - because in order to qualify for a Public Defender you have to prove you are indigent. In SC if you are living in the house of someone (like parents) even if you do not have a job - your chances of getting a Public Defender are ZERO - because Dudes income is based on mine and DF's SSd....which is redundant - as I make very little but apparently thanks to an influx of illegal aliens - I make too much to get him public assistance. (this is what I've been told twice) </p><p></p><p>So they told us to go to General Sessions, and meet with the solicitor. At that time - he will say "Yes i'm going to prosecute based on the evidence" and then will send Dude (now in foster care and indigent) to the Public Defenders office - to do more paperwork so he can get an atty. OR he can say - You know what - There isn't enough evidence here to convict - state drops the charges. (This would be the best answer to prayer) </p><p></p><p>So at this point he has not Public Defender or attorney. I can't afford the $2500 retainer and possibly 25,000.00 for representation. Not because the crime this time is huge or anything but he's looking at violation of probation and according to his last judge (different county) should he violate his probation he's to get 6 years. I dont know if it will stick - I don't know if they can tack time on = I don't know anything. I know we can't afford an attorney. </p><p></p><p>So when I go in - I guess I will go with copies of the letter and contact lists for all concerned. WHOM do I ask to give one to the judge? The bailiff? </p><p></p><p>I just wish it was over and done - If the state is hungry for $ they will send difficult child to the PD to pay him $500.00 it's a new law - even if you are dirt poor - you will owe PD (500.00) and court costs - Up to 1000.00 insane huh? </p><p></p><p>So who gets the letter ?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Star*, post: 134463, member: 4964"] Thanks Abbey, In SC you dont' get a prosecutor for some reason right away. It may be that Dude was not still in jail - because in order to qualify for a Public Defender you have to prove you are indigent. In SC if you are living in the house of someone (like parents) even if you do not have a job - your chances of getting a Public Defender are ZERO - because Dudes income is based on mine and DF's SSd....which is redundant - as I make very little but apparently thanks to an influx of illegal aliens - I make too much to get him public assistance. (this is what I've been told twice) So they told us to go to General Sessions, and meet with the solicitor. At that time - he will say "Yes i'm going to prosecute based on the evidence" and then will send Dude (now in foster care and indigent) to the Public Defenders office - to do more paperwork so he can get an atty. OR he can say - You know what - There isn't enough evidence here to convict - state drops the charges. (This would be the best answer to prayer) So at this point he has not Public Defender or attorney. I can't afford the $2500 retainer and possibly 25,000.00 for representation. Not because the crime this time is huge or anything but he's looking at violation of probation and according to his last judge (different county) should he violate his probation he's to get 6 years. I dont know if it will stick - I don't know if they can tack time on = I don't know anything. I know we can't afford an attorney. So when I go in - I guess I will go with copies of the letter and contact lists for all concerned. WHOM do I ask to give one to the judge? The bailiff? I just wish it was over and done - If the state is hungry for $ they will send difficult child to the PD to pay him $500.00 it's a new law - even if you are dirt poor - you will owe PD (500.00) and court costs - Up to 1000.00 insane huh? So who gets the letter ? [/QUOTE]
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