Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York
Can someone�s attorney charge more money after losing trail for sentencing preparation? Is that ethically or legally right? My brother�s attorney charged my family a significant amount of money for his case which had to be paid in full before the trail started. The outcome of the trial was unfavorable for my brother and now the attorney wants more money for sentencing? I am puzzle!
Asked on 12/22/11, 11:12 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Stuart Austin
Austin Law Associates, PC
His fee structure should be contained in the retainer agreement. That will control.
Answered on 12/22/11, 2:11 pm
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