Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

My boyfriend was arrested and is currently in jail. I hired him an attorney and was the one who signed the contract with him. However he has been hesitant to give me any details to the case and what's going on. Like giving me the dates to any future court dates , etc. What rights do I have as being the one who hired and signed the contract with him. Also he is now demanding that I pay him in cash only for the monthly payments. I have told him I don't feel comfortable with holding that much cash on me when going to meet him, and would rather give him a cashiers check. He still wants cash only.


Asked on 6/30/15, 7:38 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
David M. Wallin Law Offices OF David M. Wallin

The retainer should include language that states that you are the "co-signer" and the attorney is retained for the client. If the client gives your attorney permission to speak with you about the case, the attorney should tell you whatever you want to know. As for the attorney wanting only cash, that is weird. Unless he is afraid your checks won't clear, I don't know why he would only want cash, unless he is not declaring the money as income. I have never heard such a thing in 28 years in criminal law. I would correspond with that lawyer by email or letter, so you have a paper trail, should you need it later. I wish you and your boyfriend well............... David Wallin

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Answered on 6/30/15, 8:24 am


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