If I am scheduled for a bench trial on an assault charge, should I get a lawyer now?
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If I am scheduled for a bench trial on an assault charge, should I get a lawyer now?
There was nor physical injury but they say I put my head against his while pushing. This was supposedly during a custody exchange and {he} being her fiancé but I don’t get my son on Mondays which is the day they claim it happened. I also have my Mother come along for all exchanges yet they claim I had my older brother with me and we were intending harm to (he). I am still trying to come up with enough money to get a lawyer for to help me with the fact that I have not been allowed to see or talk on phone for the past 4 months unless I do it at a supervised visitation at a place she chose. That is not what we agreed on in the decree.
Asked on August 26, 2013 under Criminal Law, Utah
Answers:
Stephen Whiting / Whiting & Jardine, LLC
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
The sooner you hire a lawyer, the better off you will be. I have had about 1,000 cases against parties representing themselves and have not lost a single one (even when they were really smart people with good arguments). Having a lawyer makes a difference. If cost is prohibitive, you may qualify for a discounted attorney under Utah's Modest Means program.
I hope this is helpful. Please feel to give me a call if you have any questions.
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