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I recived a summons in the mail saying I hit someone in the head with a glass which I did not. I was questioned by the police but was not arrested or charged with anything. this happened in Nov 09. Can i use a public defender for this? I cannot afford an attorney and how can they say it was me when i was not charged or arrested for this?
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Posted on / Mar. 07, 2011 15:37:00

No, you may not use a public defender in a civil action-which from the dates of the event sounds like it was filed in November 2011.

Whether you agree with the content of the complaint or not, you have to respond to it--otherwise, everything contained in it will be deemed as accepted by you and a monetary judgment will be entered.

You have only 28 days from the date you were served by which to file an answer... You must move quickly!

I hope this helps-

Anonymous
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Posted on / Mar. 07, 2011 15:37:00

No, you may not use a public defender in a civil action-which from the dates of the event sounds like it was filed in November 2011.

Whether you agree with the content of the complaint or not, you have to respond to it--otherwise, everything contained in it will be deemed as accepted by you and a monetary judgment will be entered.

You have only 28 days from the date you were served by which to file an answer... You must move quickly!

I hope this helps-

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