DENVER -- It's unclear whether John Mark Karr will have a legal "dream team" to defend himself against murder charges in the slaying of JonBenet Ramsey. But he will probably receive a skilled attorney even if he cannot hire his own. Unlike in many states, Colorado's public defender system is well funded and well respected for its work on complicated cases involving DNA evidence. Legal experts say any attorney considering an offer of representing Karr for free in hopes of cashing in on the publicity should think hard. "This is a case that is going to eat up your life," veteran defense attorney Jeralyn Merritt said. Karr, 41, was arrested last week in Thailand on a murder warrant. He waived extradition to Colorado on Tuesday during a hearing in Los Angeles and was expected to be sent to Boulder in a matter of days.