Criminal Law area
Need urgent legal advice from a criminal law defense attorney? Email us for online help 24 hours a day... Click "ASK OUR LAWYERS" above! This area of law also covers: Drug control law and Traffic (speeding) ticket law.
Recent Active Threads
Legal Tip of the Week
Attorney's fees and criminal cases
By WORLDLawDirect [May 7th, 2012]
Attorney's fees (note that the use of the word 'attorney' connotes lawyers broadly: solicitors and barristers) are the costs of legal representation that an attorney's client or a party to a lawsuit incurs. Attorney's fees are assessed in a number of ways, usually set by contract in advance of the representation, including by billable hours, flat fees, or contingent fees. Attorneys who voluntarily accept work on behalf of indigent clients often work pro bono. >> MORE
Legal Issues? We Can Help You
Read other important articles from this law-area to find what you need to know. If you have a legal issue, we'll help! WORLDLawDirect. Legal help 24 hours a day!
FAQs
Your most common questions answered:
- Can you help me with questions involving Canadian criminal law?
- [April 13th 2010]
- We have top lawyers available 24 hours a day in Canada, the U.S. and around the world. Whatever your concern, we're there to help!
- I've been arrested. When do I get to make my call?
- [June 21st 2009]
- After being "booked," you'll be able to make local phone calls, generally up to three. "Booking" includes your arrest being written into official police records, being fingerprinted and photographed.
- I was arrested, but the officer didn't have an arrest warrant. What gives?
- [June 21st 2009]
- A warrant is usually required when you're taken into custody at your home, but not necessary elsewhere. If there is concern that you might flee, destroy evidence or harm someone else, you can be arrested at home even without a warrant.
