Q: Charged with possession in Texas, how to address discovery issues with my lawyer?
I've been charged with possession of over 400 grams of drugs found in a truck that wasn't mine. The owner of the truck promised to take responsibility for the drugs, which belong to him, but he hasn't come forward, and now all three of us are charged. I've spent $10k on bond and $5k on an attorney. My lawyer hasn't reviewed the discovery with me, and I'm feeling frustrated and uncertain about what he’s doing with my case. Can I go to my lawyer's office to insist on reviewing the discovery, and how can I ensure my innocence is proven, especially since I have a witness who can verify my story?
A:
You should contact your lawyer's office to schedule a time to review the discovery and to discuss your case in greater depth with your lawyer. You should send your lawyer's office complete contact information for your witness including the witness's physical residence address, work address, telephone number, and email address. It is likely that information will be verified by a paralegal in your lawyer's office and that a paralegal or investigator with your lawyer's office will interview that witness.
You should not show up unscheduled at your lawyer's office and insist on anything. That would be like showing up unscheduled at your doctor's office and insisting upon a medical procedure or test. It would likely be disruptive and unproductive. Contact your lawyer's office in advance by telephone with a follow up email so the lawyer's staff can prepare for your visit at a mutually convenient time.
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