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Q: 74yo, dementia, DWI 9/18, no$ for lawyer - can we speak to the DA directly and work it out?

My dad doesn't qualify for indigent services - can we speak directly to the DA during our next court date? He had a very hard time getting around, too. Can I speak on his behalf? Should I call the DA's office myself and see what can be done? He's undiagnosed so we do not have medical records to back up his memory loss.

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Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
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  • DUI & DWI Lawyer
  • Dallas, TX
  • Licensed in Texas

A: If your father has dementia, make sure a competency hearing is performed before anything else. Bring documentation of his medical condition to court. Unless you have been designated as his guardian or are a licensed attorney, however, you will not be able to "represent" your father in this matter. Good luck.

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