Well, you're not "changed" with a crime, you're "charged" with one. And you have a right to an attorney, but as with any right, you can chose to exercise it or not. The Attorney may defend you for free (pro bono)....you may represent yourself. The right means that YOU CANNOT BE DENIED AN ATTORNEY BY THE GOVERNMENT. You also have a right to keep and bear arms, although there are some who choose to be sheep. You have a right to free speech and assembly, but you may chose not to speak out or assemble. You have a right to be secure in your property (including your wages, bank accounts, etc.). IF I am charged with a crime and CHOOSE to hire an attorney, YOU don't pay for him or her, I do! Of course, another monumental government overreach occurs with....yep, you guessed it..."Public Defenders".  (And we won't get into the "quality" of a defense then). Our rights are inherent in our humanity, and no-one else is required to pay for them.  Unless, of course, you want to buy me an AR & ammo!