Federal Public Defender
fed·er·al pub·lic de·fend·er
/ˈfed(ə)rəl/ˈpəblik/diˈfendər/
noun
When the federal courts hires an attorney for defendants unable to afford legal counsel. This program is administered in accordance with the Criminal Justice Act.
A Federal Public Defender represented the defendant because he could not afford to hire an attorney.
Synonyms: right to counsel, Public Defender
Felony
fel·o·ny
/ˈfelənē/
noun
Deemed to be a serious crime, being convicted of a felony normally means at least one year in prison..
Armed robbery is a felony charge in Arizona and a conviction will result in prison time.
Synonyms:serious criminal offense
* These terms are general in nature and should not be relied upon as legal advice. Different states may define terms differently. These terms are not designed to be legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. Always seek advice from an attorney licensed in your state who is familiar with how your jurisdiction defines key legal terms that are important in your particular matter.
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