The confusion between a public defender and legal aid must be avoided. The appointed lawyer is a duty counsel who will be solicited by the investigator when the person involved requests it. The legal aid allows you to benefit from a total or partial support by the State for the legal fees and expenses (lawyer, bailiff, expert, etc.) if you have a low income. It does not matter whether the lawyer is appointed or not. You can find more information by clicking on the link below:
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