my husband and his friends took somethings from these three boys on the streets and the boys told and when they got pulled over my husbands friend had a gun in the trunk and they are getting charged with robbery and posetion, the witnesses said that they used the gun but then again they didnt know because it was soo dark. there were also two other robberies that happened that night and those witnesses said that they dont really know who did it but they are trying to pin them on my husband and his 2 friends also.. i'm trying to find some legal help because his public defender is not doing her job at all she hasnt even spoke with my husband about his case yet and he been in there over a month now..if anyone has any referals to a great lawyer or someone who is low cost or pro bono i will gladly appreciate the help thank you.
2007-02-07 09:31:00 · 6 answers · asked by nevaeh523 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
For armed robbery, $155 thousand is a bargain.
A decent lawyer is going to run you a minimum of $30,000 and there are none who will do it for free. Pro bono work is usually granted to the under privileged not the stupid.
Your husband decided to rob some kids, what the heck did he expect. A couple of years in stir will make him think twice before victimizing someone else.
2007-02-07 09:45:03 · answer #1 · answered by Jack 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Several issues!!
There is no such thing as "simple" robbery in MY state. Robbery is the crime of seizing property through violence or intimidation. As such robbery is a "felony offense."
As a felony, the case would go through a lengthy process which starts in a District Court of which would forward the case to a Circuit Court holding jurisdiction over felony cases.
In my own jurisdiction, a felony case is presented to a Grand Jury BEFORE it goes to Circuit Court. So...his attorney is not be unhelpful...but is taking things in the order of what's required by law.
Getting an attorney "pro bono" would be difficult unless there is a GROSS violation of civil or constitutional rights where an attorney trying to seek the "limelight" is willing to go with the case.
To help you understand some of these matters you should either contact the attorney representing your family member or contact the local office of Legal Aid. Legal Aid does NOT represent you in court but assists you in preparation of cases and guides you through the processes!
Is his bail too high? It appears that there's more than meets the eye here. The 155K bail DOES seem a bit excessive and therefore there's more to it than you are aware of!
His attorney has available what's known as "discovery." Discovery is a legal term which allows the "defense" access to the evidence that will be presented against the defendant! This access is to prepare for a proper defense when the case goes to trial. I'm pretty certain that his attorney will have most documents relating to ALL the charges against him!
Best wishes!
2007-02-07 17:42:01 · answer #2 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
See the problem is the Judge doesn't see it as simple robbery. There was a gun (involved or not), there were other robberies (may or may not have been involved), but in order to be safe he has to increase the bail, because it is the word of people on trial for robbery against the DA.
If your PD hasn't met with him yet, and he's been in jail for over a month, you SERIOUSLY need to change up, lol. I dont' know where you are, so I don't know an attorney in that area I'm sure. But go to legal aide, they will probably be able to handle your case, but if not then they can point you in the right direction.
2007-02-07 17:38:09 · answer #3 · answered by Chrissy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you did the crime, plead innocent. If you didn't do the crime, plead innocent. That is why the bail is so high, because guilt or innocence needs to be determined. Also, just because you get a lawyer doesn't mean that anyone will get treated fairly, or that justice will be done. Guilt or innocence can be attained by several other factors, one of which is the evidence. Apparently the evidence in the case is strong enough to make the judge want the higher bail. My recommendation to you is to go to trial and then claim a mistrail if things don't go your way. Next time, if you can't do the time . . .
2007-02-07 18:05:14 · answer #4 · answered by green3ch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You married a thief...?they hang out robbing boys.??....Here's some help don't marry or hangout with thiefs they'll always put you in a bad situation You learn this stuff when your 9....
2007-02-07 17:58:36 · answer #5 · answered by someguy 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Tell your husband and his dirtbag friends to leave boys alone and stop committing crimes (simple or not), then he and you won't have to worry about any bail..??
2007-02-07 17:45:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋