Attorneys
Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 9:16 am
Does anyone have an attorney "On Retainer" in case of an arrest pertaining to carrying/usage to include bail/magistrate hearings and the like? Wise idea?
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Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 9:23 am
sounds premeditated to me
Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 9:30 am
A more wise decision would be to keep the phone number of a criminal and civil defense attorney in your family address book.
I agree that some prosecutor might find that keeping your attorney on retainer makes you trigger happy.
(And why spend money now for something you will likely never need? Wait until something actually happens to spend all your money.)
I agree that some prosecutor might find that keeping your attorney on retainer makes you trigger happy.
(And why spend money now for something you will likely never need? Wait until something actually happens to spend all your money.)
Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 9:36 am
Or prudent. Would you start a legal campfire without a bucket of water handy?
mr surveyor wrote:sounds premeditated to me
Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 9:37 am
Can someone expect an attorney to post a felony attorney bond for a potential client they have no previous experience or relationship with?
Venus Pax wrote:A more wise decision would be to keep the phone number of a criminal and civil defense attorney in your family address book.
I agree that some prosecutor might find that keeping your attorney on retainer makes you trigger happy.
(And why spend money now for something you will likely never need? Wait until something actually happens to spend all your money.)
Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 9:47 am
Yep, sure do...
I wouldn't go so far to say they are on "retainer", that sounds so "Falcon Crest-ish"...
Robin Leech would not be calling to look into the lifestyle of this Rich and Undeserving person...
I wouldn't go so far to say they are on "retainer", that sounds so "Falcon Crest-ish"...
Robin Leech would not be calling to look into the lifestyle of this Rich and Undeserving person...
Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 9:47 am
Sorry, but that's like saying that buying insurance means that you're planning to have an accident.mr surveyor wrote:sounds premeditated to me
Some people have an attorney on retainer. That typically costs a couple grand. Some just have a lawyer's card in their wallet. Some just hope they stay lucky.
- Jim
Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 9:50 am
I think you may call a bail bondsman for something like that, but I don't know the finer details of it all.BrassMonkey wrote:Can someone expect an attorney to post a felony attorney bond for a potential client they have no previous experience or relationship with?
Venus Pax wrote:A more wise decision would be to keep the phone number of a criminal and civil defense attorney in your family address book.
I agree that some prosecutor might find that keeping your attorney on retainer makes you trigger happy.
(And why spend money now for something you will likely never need? Wait until something actually happens to spend all your money.)
Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 9:56 am
I found a guy a couple of blocks away from me in downtown Dallas. His admin says his retainer sounds to be about 2500 or so.
seamusTX wrote:Sorry, but that's like saying that buying insurance means that you're planning to have an accident.mr surveyor wrote:sounds premeditated to me
Some people have an attorney on retainer. That typically costs a couple grand. Some just have a lawyer's card in your wallet. Some just hope they stay lucky.
- Jim
Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 10:24 am
I think it's wise to have an attorney contact (or two) in your cell phone.. even if they are not criminal lawyers, they know others who are. I presume, and step in and correct me if I am wrong here.. but isn't it lawschool 101 how to bond a client out of jail?
Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 10:35 am
"Loif-stoiles of the Poor and Infamous"stevie_d_64 wrote:Yep, sure do...
I wouldn't go so far to say they are on "retainer", that sounds so "Falcon Crest-ish"...
Robin Leech would not be calling to look into the lifestyle of this Rich and Undeserving person...
Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 11:37 am
but isn't it lawschool 101 how to bond a client out of jail?
Actually practically no attorney learns how to bond out a client in law school. They learn that like everything else - the school of hard knocks.
Jerry
Actually practically no attorney learns how to bond out a client in law school. They learn that like everything else - the school of hard knocks.
Jerry
Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 11:56 am
My point was not really "can" they, it was more of a "will' they.
Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 12:54 pm
Well, I tend to ask and to be upfront about what I am looking for in legal representation...
My guy and his team, have made it a point to "specialize" in CHL related matters...And they will be with me through the "whole" process...
This is the only thing I believe I will need an attorney for, regardless if its ever determined to be a good shoot or not...The immediate issue for me is to get out, and let the lawyers go at it...
My guy and his team, have made it a point to "specialize" in CHL related matters...And they will be with me through the "whole" process...
This is the only thing I believe I will need an attorney for, regardless if its ever determined to be a good shoot or not...The immediate issue for me is to get out, and let the lawyers go at it...
Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 7:51 pm
Who is your "guy" if I may ask? PM me if you want to keep it quiet... I've been "shopping" for one to get a phone number for as well :)stevie_d_64 wrote:Well, I tend to ask and to be upfront about what I am looking for in legal representation...
My guy and his team, have made it a point to "specialize" in CHL related matters...And they will be with me through the "whole" process...
This is the only thing I believe I will need an attorney for, regardless if its ever determined to be a good shoot or not...The immediate issue for me is to get out, and let the lawyers go at it...