2006-07-26 10:45:30 · 9 answers · asked by dmgdw 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Did the lawyer help arrange the plea bargain that dropped 2 charges? Then yes, they should get paid for it.
2006-07-26 10:48:37 · answer #1 · answered by Michael P 1 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Lawyers do not charge you based upon the charges against a person. Ethically, they are only allowed to charge you for the work the do. A lawyers fee is usually based upon their expiernence and the market value for a lawyer in your area. Then the charge you by the hour. A few states do allow for one price representation on simple matters. But you would be stuck to pay for those charges regardless of the out come.
2006-07-26 11:09:08 · answer #2 · answered by strangedaze23 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, the lawyer took the case with three charges and it is then assumed that the plea was entered into while the lawyer was employed by the accused and had he not been, it is just as well assumed that three charges would remain had he not assisted with the plea.
2006-07-26 10:49:06 · answer #3 · answered by onejazzyjul 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lawyers charge whether they deserve it or not, and since judges are also former lawyers, and usually associate with the lawyers socially, if a lawyer charges you, you have no recourse but to pay. Lawyers and judges always side together against everyone else
2006-07-26 11:22:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not a question of 3 or 33 charges. Whether you get off, or are found guilty, An Attorney usually charges an hourly fee for their time, unless you made other prior arrangements.
2006-07-26 10:56:32 · answer #5 · answered by wizardmenlopark 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if you agreed to pay to defend against 3 charges, he has suceeded in 2. You owe for that. If you lose the 3rd, you may question if you owe for that one. 2 out of 3 is not bad.
2006-07-26 10:52:44 · answer #6 · answered by Paul K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he was the one that settled the plea bargain with the prosecutor then yes he can
2006-07-26 10:49:14 · answer #7 · answered by scrambledmolecues 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is why criminal lawyers alwys try to get paid first. When they get someone off, they dont wont to pay, and fell "who needs them?"
2006-07-26 11:15:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What do you mean?
2006-07-26 10:48:49 · answer #9 · answered by Nyny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋