Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

Mentally ill incarcerated, who pays med bills

My mentally ill brother (psychotic, bi polar) charge with 2 felony assaults. I can scrape up enough money to hire a private attorney, but I am getting conflicting information about who pays his medical bills if I do. Some lawyers say I must pay for his medical expenses if I hire a private lawyer, and some say I do not have to. How do I find the correct answer.


Asked on 3/18/06, 2:53 pm

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michael palmer Law Office of Michael Palmer

Re: Mentally ill incarcerated, who pays med bills

Most lawyers will not cover large expenses such as medical expenses and expert witnesses. However, if a lawyer charges you a large fee ($10,000 or more) then they might be willing to pay for the medical records. How much a lawyer will charge will be based on the degree of the felony, if has been indicted, and whether you are looking to go to trial.

Sincerely,

Michael Palmer

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Answered on 3/19/06, 10:17 am


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