So your answer is &quot;You cannot, but you are free to beg for charity, the state has decided you aren&#x27;t allowed to hire an attorney with the time and skill necessary to defend you so you won&#x27;t be needing a trial, here is a public defender who will happily help you agree to a plea deal since we&#x27;ve already decided you are guilty, don&#x27;t waste our time and money by asserting your &#x27;rights&#x27;&quot;