We use a substantial hardship standard. It does not look like the defendant would suffer substantial hardship if required to retain counsel .

Nathan

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From: Karen Hendershot <karen@khendershotlaw.com>
Date: 7/27/21 11:37 AM (GMT-05:00)
To: chiefdefenders@pdap.simplelists.com
Subject: [EXTERNAL] - Applicant's assets

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I received an application that had me up in the air a little bit about eligibility.  The individual's monthly income is below our guidelines.  However, the person has a completely paid for home valued at $180,000.00, over 2 months income in a checking account and has a small IRA.  The liquid assets alone are enough to pay counsel in my county for the 1st offense DUI that is charged and still leave a months income in the account.  I'm leaning toward rejecting because of the assets.  Your thoughts?

Karen Hendershot

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