Georgetown, TX asked in Criminal Law and Legal Malpractice for Texas

Q: My paid attorney lied to me about consequences of a plea he encouraged me to sign against my better judgement. Help!

1997 DWI Hit and broke leg of other driver did 6yrs prison time after 10yrs probation revoked. Now on parole with $92,000 to pay Any hope?

1 Lawyer Answer
Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Dallas, TX
  • Licensed in Texas

A: What is your goal? Your chances of overturning a 20 year old conviction are slim, and I assume the $92,000 owed is from a civil suit arising out of the same incident. The question for the criminal case is whether you operated a motor vehicle while intoxicated, was there an assault, and are you liable for the damages. I do not know the particular facts, but the first questions anyone would ask is: why are you just now asking these questions? Call your attorney.

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