Full question:
My friend wrote three bad checks in MA in 1992. Since she is unable to renew her doctors licence due to this matter, she is ready to make good on these checks. She lives in Michigan, has very limited funds, has no car (no license), and she works full time, etc. A MA lawyer tells her that he charges $2000 for each check and that she must come to MA to resolve problem. 1. Is it possible to resolve problem without appearing in MA? 2. Can you name a lawyer willing to help, for a lot less money?
- Category: Debts and Credit
- Subcategory: Bad Checks
- Date:
- State: Michigan
Answer:
With old cases, a lawyer may be able to resolve them without the defendant needing to show up in court, saving you the trouble and expense of travel back to Massachusetts to personally appear in court. It may be possible to enter a Motion for a Speedy Trial on the defendant's, cite the hardship and difficulty of travel, and waive the court appearance. The answer will dpend on the charges and all the facts involved. In old cases, frequently any evidence is gone, old witnesses are missing, police officers have retired, and the state essentially has no evidence anymore. If so, the lawyer may get the court to dismiss the case entirely. Please refer to the attorney directory at the following link:
http://lawyers.uslegal.com/criminal-law/massachusetts/This content is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Legal statutes mentioned reflect the law at the time the content was written and may no longer be current. Always verify the latest version of the law before relying on it.
