Why the court appointed attorney? I thought he had clients across the globe. If true, why would anyone advertise their conviction for "AGGRAVATED DOMESTIC ASSAULT." This sounds serious.
I did not listen to the whole video.
http://courts.michigan.gov/scao/resources/publications/manuals/prbofc/prb_sec3.pdf
The process for determining indigency is in MCR 6.005(B). These factors are a guide for determining indigency and are the minimum amount of information necessary to make an informed decision on the question of indigency. Every court shall require a defendant claiming indigency to submit a sworn statement setting forth his or her financial condition. The following factors shall be considered:
1. the defendant’s present assets, employment, earning capacity, and living expenses,
2. the defendant’s outstanding debts and liabilities, secured and unsecured,
3. whether defendant has qualified for and is receiving any form of public assistance,
4. availability of any personal or real property owned and whether it would cause undue financial hardship to the defendant or dependents if converted,
5. whether the defendant is incarcerated, and
6. any other circumstances that would impair the ability to pay an attorney fee as would ordinarily be required to retain competent counsel.