Public Defender Eligibility Explained

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In North Carolina, you may request a public defender if you cannot afford an attorney, applicable to both district and superior courts. Eligibility is income-based. The term freeman refers to someone who enjoys civil or political liberty. All residents and citizens in North Carolina are considered freemen.

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In North Carolina, you may request a public defender if you cannot afford an attorney. This applies to both district and superior courts. However, the court will determine eligibility based on income.
Ocitizen resident of north carolina not considered a free man
I'm sorry, but your statement is unclear. Are you asking if an undocumented resident of North Carolina can be considered a 'free man'?
Is a citizen or resident of north carolina not considered a freeman
In legal terms, a 'freeman' refers to a person who is not a slave. In modern context, it refers to a person who enjoys civil or political liberty. In North Carolina, like other parts of the U.S., all residents and citizens are considered 'freemen'.