2007-11-28 07:55:29 · 4 answers · asked by Vane 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
based on what my divorce cost i'd say that sounds on the low end.
2007-11-28 08:02:59 · answer #1 · answered by the evil1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be. Could be a lot more or a lot less.
Ken's answer related to attorneys appointed by the court for an indigent defendant. If you hire your own attorney he can charge you whatever the two of you agree to.
In some high profile cases (Ken Lay / Jeff Skilling leaps to mind) attorneys fees can run into the hundreds of thousands.
Richard
2007-11-28 16:03:26 · answer #2 · answered by rickinnocal 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are paid an hourly rate. That rate is set by a panel in each area and is based on what is charged in that area. The $40,000 figure would be for a trial that required significant prep work. Most cases result in plea agreements. I know in my district there are very few $40,000 payouts to panel attorneys.
2007-11-28 15:58:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If a case goes to trial, that sounds about right.
2007-11-28 16:01:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋