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Which help lets people with little money have a lawyer?
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Correct answer: Having the legal costs paid for them. A person with low income can have their legal costs paid for them. A lawyer informs, advises and defends people in court. Source: the Ministry of the Interior sheet “Les acteurs institutionnels” (in French).
Sources: Sheet “Les acteurs institutionnels” (French), read on 21 October 2026. Answer written by Hexaciv from this source. Hexaciv is an independent preparation tool. It is not an official website, is not linked to any government body and does not give legal advice. The authoritative source is the Ministry of the Interior's, cited on this page.
The four choices and why
- ✓ Having the legal costs paid for themLa prise en charge des frais de justiceCorrect answer. A person with low income can have their legal costs paid for them. A lawyer informs, advises and defends people in court.
- ✗ A cut in income taxLa réduction de l'impôt sur le revenuThis option does not match the fact sheet: for people with low income, having legal costs covered is possible.
- ✗ The Complémentaire santé solidaire (extra health cover)La Complémentaire santé solidaireThis help pays for health care.
- ✗ Help to start a businessL'aide à la création d'entrepriseThis help is for starting a business, not for paying a lawyer.
How it reads on exam day
The exam is in French, so this is the question you will see: « Quelle aide permet aux personnes qui ont peu d'argent d'avoir un avocat ? ». Learn the English idea above and the French words in the options.
This question is on the official list for the resident card (CR). The Ministry's wording: “Quelle aide permet aux personnes qui ont des difficultés financières d'avoir un avocat ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “Les acteurs institutionnels” (French).
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