Legal Question in Criminal Law in Arkansas
attorney fees covering appeal
Once a trial is over, client found guilty, is the first appeal part of the attorney's fee from the original trial?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Attorney fees for appeal
Attorney fees paid to the trial defense attorney do not cover the appeal absent aspecific, written agreement signed by theattorney. Each appeal is a whole new case.
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