My son was charged with DWI in 2007, first offence. He hired a lawyer as he was about to move to Dubai. He gave power of attorney to lawyer, and in court showed the judge his ticket to Dubai. He only heard once from lawyer thru email asking for fax info which was sent to him.
When the next date occured, his lawyer stated that he was not in contact with my son and he was then charged with jumping bail.
He returned from Dubai last week and found out that there was a warrant for his arrest, he immediately went to the Village court, a new court atttendance date has been issued.
His former lawyer want thousands more to represent him, he has no savings and is unemployed, will he be able to get a court appointed attorney?
Any advice?
When the next date occured, his lawyer stated that he was not in contact with my son and he was then charged with jumping bail.
He returned from Dubai last week and found out that there was a warrant for his arrest, he immediately went to the Village court, a new court atttendance date has been issued.
His former lawyer want thousands more to represent him, he has no savings and is unemployed, will he be able to get a court appointed attorney?
Any advice?