I really don't know where to even get advice!!!! I am uneducated when it comes to the legal proceedings since his arrest and need some serious direction...anyone?
2007-02-12 02:05:26 · 6 answers · asked by tenille e 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Suggest to your husband when he goes to his FIRST court appearance...that's called a "Preliminary Hearing." At this time he needs to plead innocent and request a court appointed attorney!
The comment about "pro bono" attorneys is normally applicable to those unique cases which would bring an attorney to the "limelight" or else in a case where he has a "surefire" winning case where large amounts of monetary compensation will essentially pay for his services.
As in your other question on this forum...your husband is in a somewhat different position than one of those "money winning" cases. He was caught with illegal drugs in a large amount. This is not good.
Do as I suggest in the first paragraph and you should begin to understand the legal process once you've obtained legal counsel!
Best wishes!
2007-02-12 02:19:18 · answer #1 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look in your telephone book. You want a lawyer that has a big spread in the book. A 2 page spread is best. Look on there for criminal attorney. If they are one then call and set up an appointment. They will give you all the info you need then.
2007-02-12 10:09:22 · answer #2 · answered by elaeblue 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Every community has lawyers who do what is called "pro bono" work, which means they provide free representation for members of the community who cannot afford it otherwise. To get a reference, you should call your local bar association (a bar association is a group of attorneys) and ask for a "pro bono" referral. They will help you find someone competent.
2007-02-12 10:14:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you can afford to hire an attorney just look in the yellow pages. However, if you can not afford to hire an attorney the court has to appoint an attorney for your husband if he ask for one. This would routinely be done as his initial arraignment.
2007-02-12 10:17:31 · answer #4 · answered by WinniethePooh_S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do the words "he must be clearly informed that he has the right to consult with an attorney and to have that attorney present during interrogation, and that, if he is indigent, an attorney will be provided at no cost to represent him. " Try the yellow pages,.
2007-02-12 10:13:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2007-02-12 13:54:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋