Do I have a right to a court-appointed attorney to represent me on a CVB matter?
Posted by Federal Public Defender on June 8, 2017 in Central Violations Bureau (CVB)
The court will appoint an attorney to represent you only if the government is seeking either a jail sentence or a sentence that includes a term of probation. This will depend on the type of charge. For example, if you are arrested for a DUI, you likely be afforded court-appointed counsel. The reason for this is that DUI convictions will include no less than a sentence of probation. The Federal Public Defender’s Office is often appointed on petty theft, drug possession, and disturbing the peace offenses as well.