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The right to an attorney does not apply to civil cases, but applies to all criminal cases.
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Are defendants represented by a private attorney through all stages of the court proces?
dedfendants have a right to an attorney to be provided to them by the govenrment in all criminal cases only if they can not afford one of their own. also, in the decision of escobedo v. illinois, supreme court ruled defendants right to council at all points of due process.
Is a customer always right?
No not in all cases
What is the difference between a lawyer and an attorney at law?
In general, the terms lawyer and attorney are used interchangeably to refer to a legal professional who is licensed to practice law. However, an attorney at law specifically refers to a lawyer who is actively practicing law and representing clients in legal matters. So, all attorneys are lawyers, but not all lawyers are actively practicing as attorneys at law.
Specialized Protection From A Malpractice Attorney?
When most people think of a malpractice attorney, the first thing they think of is the word protection. Malpractice attorneys are known as the great protectors of the professional world. They can handle cases in medical malpractice and legal malpractice, as well. So what makes a malpractice attorney such an awesome protector? It has everything to do with the specialized knowledge that they carry into the court room. Where a normal attorney might have across the board expertise on how to handle cases, a malpractice attorney will work with particular knowledge for clients.Bringing knowledge to the table in medical malpractice suitsOne of the things that makes medical malpractice difficult is that there are so many expert witnesses in play. These cases demand a certain degree of expertise on the part of an attorney. Not only does the attorney need to know a lot about the law and how to handle negligence cases, but he must understand something about the medical world, as well. He must have a general idea of what the attorney is being accused of so that he will know which witnesses to contact and how to approach those witnesses. This is why it's important to get in touch with a skilled malpractice attorney if you are facing a law suit of this kind.Experience matters in malpractice casesYou might think that all cases require the same amount of experience. After all, it's difficult for lawyers to try cases in general, right? This might be the case, but malpractice cases require a special amount of experience. Because of the complicated nature of these cases, you will need an attorney who has seen it all before. There are little tricks that can be pulled in order to win these cases that only an experienced practitioner will know. Likewise, these are cases with very high stakes. Professionals can lose their entire practice or their working reputation if they lose a malpractice case. This makes experience much more important than it might be in other casesOverall, it pays to get in touch with a good malpractice attorney quickly if you're facing one of these lawsuits. A skilled practitioner can make all the difference.
What is the chronological order of all the cases throughout the ace attorney series?
It goes: Ace attorney Ace attorney: Justice for all Ace attorney: Trials and tribulations Apollo Justice Ace attorney Ace attorney investigations: Miles Edgeworth
Is it a conflict of interest for a divorce attorney to hire a client and continue to represent them in cases related to the divorce?
The question is a little confusing, but no, it's not usually a conflict of interest for an attorney to represent someone who works for them, or who is also a client they're representing in other cases. (After all, an attorney is supposed to do the best possible job for their client.)
What Supreme Court case in 1901 that determined the US Constitution did not apply in all the territories under the American flag?
Insular Cases
Can a person in charge of the will use another attorney other then what the person that passed used?
In most countries the executor of a will has the right to use whatever attorney they wish to help them execute a will (it does not have to be the attorney the deceased used) - indeed if he/she is compenant to do so they can do it all themselves and not use an attorney at all.
What states view the spouse of an accused person as an ordinary witness who can be forced to testify against the accused person?
None in a criminal proceeding. Spousal privilege is recognized in all the states of the US. This does not apply to cases involving abuse of one by the other. It does not apply to testimony about events that occur before or after the marriage. For full rules, consult an attorney that practices in the state in question.
Which Supreme Court ruling established the right to an attorney in all criminal felony cases?
The Sixth Amendment actually established the right for charged individuals to have an attorney for their criminal felony cases. Defendants do not have the right to counsel if they are not facing a jail sentence.
Can attorney charge for discovery?
Your attorney, or the other side's attorney? In an hourly fee basis, your attorney can charge you for all of his or her time spent on a matter, including time spent conducting, preparing or responding to discovery. In a contingency basis, you do not pay your attorney for hourly fees, but you do pay your attorney's costs if you have a favorable outcome (i.e. settle the cases for value or obtain a judgment).
What level of government does the bill of right apply to?
Really it applies to them all but it depends which right you are refereeing to
