If we are not comfortable with the lawyer hired to defend my son, can we fire him and hire another attorney?

Yes, your son can. It is not unusual at all.

Why must a Felony DWI defense be soo much more costly than for a misdemeanor offense? Is it so different, or only higher stakes?

Myself and my firm regularly represent people in and around Hays county. If you have any questions, feel free to give me a call at 210-222-1117. ...

Criminal Lawyers: Is there any chance for an acquittal in an attempted murder and aggravated assault charge?

There's always a chance. In cases like these, there is frequently more that meets the eye to a case. Still it takes a good and persistent defense...

What can u do if u just found mothers will after 14 years

You need to probate the will as a muniment of title but you need to act fast. There are things that can be done to freeze assets and prevent the...

I was asked to be trustee for a friend in the sum of 7.5 million dollars and was told as doing so 25% is mine to keep , is that

It doesn't necessarily sound "illegal" but it does sound suspicious. That is a huge amount of money. Why does your friend want you to do it? Is...

Am I required to honor preexisting residential rental leases>

You do. Sorry. You might be able to give them some money to leave.

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Everyone is right. Also, remember that your previous felony sentence bumps your punishment range up to 2-20 instead of 2-10

Does your attorney have a legal obligation to inform you he had been indicted and plead guilty.

Yes, he should have. Regardless, not too much you can do about that now. Talk to lawyers and try to get a continuance. The judge will likely...

Tell him whether or not you think it is relevant. The last thing you want your lawyer to be is surprised. You have confidentiality with your...

What can someone get for an agg assult on family member and has a background on several other things someone please help

2-20 years in prison. If they have a felony conviction already it becomes 5-99 and two or more felony convictions becomes a minimum of 25 years.