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12225 Greenville Avenue
Suite 700
Dallas, TX 75243
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How soon do I need to hire a lawyer on a criminal case?
The police began gathering evidence against you even before a decision was made to arrest and charge you. The prosecutor has witness statements, other evidence and knowledge of law and procedure to use against you. You need an attorney standing up for you as soon as possible. (Caveat: If you are charged with a DWI, you must demand a license suspension hearing within 15 days of your arrest or you can suffer an automatic loss of driving privileges.) Many attorneys, myself included, do not charge for an initial consultation and you should take advantage of that opportunity to get answers to your concerns and questions and to be warned of deadlines and collateral consequences.
How can my attorney fee be financed?
We accept cash, personal checks, business checks, endorsed payroll checks, money orders, astercard, Visa and Discover cards. If necessary, I will attempt to arrange a workable payment plan with you.
How will I be billed?
I do not charge for an initial consultation. I rarely bill on an hourly basis. I establish an attorney fee for the legal service expected to be required. Attorney fees are established and negotiated on a case by case basis. I seldom find my fee to be the lowest nor highest quoted to a prospective client but in line with the fee that good lawyers charge. Over twenty years of experience permits maintenance of a reasonable overhead, efficient work habits and a law practice built by reputation, referrals from previous clients and referrals from other attorneys.
Can my case be dismissed if the police did not read me my rights?
The police officer's failure to read you your "Miranda rights" is relevant to suppression of evidence and does not assure a dismissal of your case. Your "Miranda rights" only apply if you are arrested and interrogated. Evidence obtained as a result of a "Miranda" violation is subject to being suppressed. Upon reasonable suspicion that you may be involved in criminal activity, a police officer may require you to identify yourself and explain your presence and activities. You have a constitutional right to not answer the questions, but if you refuse to identify yourself the officer may find grounds to make an arrest.
Will my drivers license be suspended as a result of my arrest?
We need to talk. Your Texas drivers license can be suspended under circumstances that have nothing to do with driving an automobile, such as, being convicted of spraying graffiti or possessing small quantities of marijuana.
Disclaimer: The legal information presented herein should not be construed to be formal legal advice nor the formation of a lawyer/client relationship. General advice should always be tested by the particular facts and circumstances of each particular case. Legal advice is almost always case specific. Statutes, ordinances, legal procedures, case law and rules of evidence are often revised. If you have a specific question, give me a call.
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