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Should I hire a lawyer anyways, and is $1,000 a good price or a scam artist for this case?
Shop around to get the market rate. Although I suspect a public defender will do just fine.
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Will our case hold up in court?
Be prepared to prove the medical history - and it had better line up with the dates. The excuse is miserable - "I called but couldn't get through" isn't either sufficient or believable - but the extenuating circumstances may lead a judge to nonetheless excuse the probation violation.
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Will talking with the Judge make any difference? she signed the warrant.
He can talk to his lawyer now. He may have an opportunity to talk to the judge at the hearing.
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What Should I Do?
Encourage your boyfriend to work with his lawyer.