The New York Poor Person/Assignment of Counsel Form — Rockefeller DruPre-sentencein— - Appeal by People are a legal form used to apply for legal representation and assistance in a drug re-sentencing appeal. This form is used by individuals who cannot afford to hire an attorney on their own and who have been convicted of a drug offense under the Rockefeller Drug Laws. It requests information about the defendant's financial status, legal representation, and incarceration status. It also includes a waiver of fees and a waiver of the right to appeal. There are two types of New York Poor Person/Assignment of Counsel Forms: one for appeals to the state court and one for appeals to the federal court. Each form requires the signature of the defendant or his/her attorney and must be submitted to the court.