Can anyone here help me with this criminal justice homework?

Question

This is what is says , but to me it might as well be in another language.

"Develop a paper on the legal services for the indigent. Include in detail what the services include, what constitutes indigent how are the services applied ect.

WTF?

Any help would be appreciated , paper it due 2morrow.

Answer 1

Develop means do some research and write a report.

Indigent means those without the money to get legal help.

In your state what is considered a person that cannot pay (how little must they have to be allowed a free lawyer). What does a judge consider before appointing a public defender (if that is what your county has if not write what your county does to help people defend themselves as required). What other means do people without money have to get through the criminal justice system, request pro bono work?etc.

Get some caffeine and do some research. It looks simple to me.  

Answer 2

Indigent is a poor person; explain due process as it relates to a fair trial given to this type person.

For example, if cannot afford to hire a lawyer one will be appointed, so once arrested, provided that the crime would constitute possible jail time, one has the right to a lawyer.  He will likely go to his first court date and the judge will either let him proceed without a lawyer or allow him to register for a public defender.  

This public defender, lawyer, will follow through with the trial and ensure due process.