Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

A lawyer's ehthics

my brotherinlaw has been in jail for MTR since feb. 17th 2001 he was appionted a lawyer march 5th 2001 she has not contacted him one time is this the way it is normally done? A nd how can he ask for another lawyer that will repersent him right?


Asked on 5/28/01, 9:47 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Gerald R. Yoakum The Practice of Gerald R. Yoakum, P.C. A Full Service Law Firm

Re: A lawyer's ehthics

Often there is no reason to contact the client when they are in jail on a MRP because they will be meeting with their Lawyer when they go to court. It is unfortunate that this is the normal. If your brother-in-Law wants another Lawyer he should try to hire one that will work with him on payments.

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Answered on 6/27/01, 7:25 pm


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