I believe you have the right to a public defender during questioning (which can happen both before and after you are charged) based on the wording of the Mirand

I believe you have the right to a public defender during questioning (which can happen both before and after you are charged) based on the wording of the Miranda warning: >You have the right to have a lawyer with you during questioning. If you cannot afford a lawyer, one will be appointed for you before any questioning if you wish. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miranda_warning https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miranda_warning