Q: I was charged with an F5drug possession, before indictment came back I did a year rehab, completed it, got a job, car
Got my license, got married been clean 2 years, do I need to hire a lawyer to get this taken care of or is it something I can do myself
A:
You Could. The Judge may not like you representing yourself pro se. I think it is risky considering all your WONDERFUL accomplishments. What happens if you make a mistake because you don't know the law, and that causes you to suffer a setback? Plus, I want you to consider the following, which is a saying amongst attorneys: "A person who is his own lawyer has a fool for a client".
Best wishes on your choice.
Pat DiChiro
A: You should protect yourself here by hiring an attorney. You've made too much progress to jeopardize it now by trying DIY your felony charge.
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