What do I do if my daughter is in jail for attempted murder? 72 Answers as of August 08, 2011

This response is general information only and does not establish an attorney client relationship. However since that is a very serious charge, you should hire an attorney for her.

You need to hire an attorney to represent your daughter and work to build a strong defense based on the specific details of her case. An attorney may be able to help you negotiate her release on bond in return for a promise to appear in court later. Attempted murder is a very serious charge and your daughter's defense should not be treated lightly.

Circumstantial evidence is still evidence, but it may not be as strong. You need to hire an attorney to represent her.

You should retain counsel for your daughter that has experience in capital crimes.

Unfortunately, cases can often proceed to trial and convictions can be sustained on circumstantial evidence alone. As a result, you need an experienced an aggressive attorney to challenge the evidence in the case both in pretrial motions and at trial.

Since she is not guilty, she'll have to go to trial to be acquitted. Be sure she is represented by experienced criminal defense counsel.

> . I am a former state and federal prosecutor. We recommend that you retain an experienced criminal lawyer ASAP who will fight for your daughter's rights. Good luck!

Go find her a lawyer. Attempted murder is punished by life in prison. This is an extremely serious situation.

Hello- A person can only be held for investigation of a crime without the filing of formal charges for 72 hours absent good cause. If she is under investigation, you should immediately consult with an experienced attorney. She should be aware that all her jail telephone and visits will be recorded. She has to be very careful the she only talks to a lawyer about the facts. If she is charged, and she qualifies financially, she will be appointed a public defender.

Because your daughter is charged with a criminal offense she is entitled to counsel. Whether that counsel is appointed - usually a public defender - or retained, private counsel, depends on her resources and/or your ability and willingness to help. If she gets a public defender she is likely to get a good and dedicated attorney experienced in criminal defense, that is after all, all that public defenders do: defend criminal charges. If you can hire counsel, she can choose who she has the most confidence in. Finally, if she is in-custody she will be under greater pressure to accept a deal. If she is out on bail, she will have a greater ability to get a better deal.

You interview several criminal defense lawyers (at least 3) and choose the one you feel you can trust to do the best possible job. Please try to look past the slick advertising of many law firms. The ones with the best advertising campaigns are not always the best defense advocates.

You should speak with a criminal defense attorney right away. These are very serious charges and she will need representation right away to ensure all of her rights are being protected. An attorney will be able to tell you what her bail is set at and go into court and argue for a bail reduction, or if she doesn't have a record possibly for her to be released on her own recognizance. If she needs to be bailed out an attorney will be able to suggest a trustworthy bail bondsman. The charges will remain until she has a preliminary hearing and a judge decides if there is probable cause to hold her to the charges.

July 31, 2011 If convicted on attempted murder the punishment would likely be severe and would likely involve substantial prison time. Hire an experienced and seasoned attorney immediately.

She needs a top notch attorney, of course. You either need to hire one if you can or rely on the court appointed system. What else did you expect me to advise?

You get an attorney and have him or her immediately start gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses. Memories fade quickly and evidence disappears! If she's truly innocent, you will need to work quickly. If she is not innocent, then investigating the wrong things could make matters worse.

All you can do is post bail and hire a good attorney.

You need to hire an attorney to represent her.....immediately.

If she does not already have an attorney, look into hiring one. If she already has an attorney (whether private or public defender), make sure the attorney knows you're supportive of your daughter. The attorney really has to direct and decide what investigation needs to be done. Make sure the attorney knows you're available to answer questions and assist.

The matter is one which is serious. First bond in capitol cases can be denied depending on the facts. Second bond can often be high. Did the judge set bond? If so what is it? Your daughter needs a good attorney.

She needs to reques counsel, or retain her own attorney

Contact a criminal defense lawyer. It is unclear if bail has been set, is she represented? There are far too many unknown facts to be able to give you a good answer.

Get the very best attorney possible.

You? Nothing, except hire her an attorney and cooperate with him as needed. ed.

If you can afford it, hire a good criminal defense attorney who has experience with serious cases. Attempted murder is a potential life sentence.

Of course an attempted murder is very serious as you know. Since you have not hired an attorney for her, the court has provided her either a public defender or a private court-paid attorney. They are working on her case. Very serious cases often move much more slowly through the system since attorneys want to make sure they have all the documents and evidence in the possession of the prosecutor that is needed. Your daughter will know the name of her attorney and how to reach him/her. She is likely instructed not to discuss the facts of her case with anyone except the attorney and is reminded that jail phones are recorded.

You need to get her an attorney as soon like yesterday. I have free consultations and can explane the prosess to you.

You would need to hire an attorney. If she already has an attorney provide the attorneys with the information that would prove the innocence.

Hire a lawyer, try to get her a bond.

Best advice is to hire an attorney with the knowledge and experience you are comfortable with to handle the case. The charge you cite is extremely serious and she is in serious trouble that can end up with an extended prison stay if she is convicted. Good luck.-

Either hire an attorney to aggressively represent her, or reach out to her court appointed lawyer for information about her case. Since you are not a lawyer it is your daughter's best interest to follow the advice of her attorney. However, you can be of great help to the attorney by providing the attorney with information, documents, witnesses,and concerns about the direction of the case

Your daughter should be represented by an attorney. The attorney should be able to advise you of what can be done. If she is in jail, there is probably a bond set. To get out of jail, she would have to post bond if there is one.

Get an attorney immediately... Or at the very least contact her assigned attorney and see how you can assist.

Hire an attorney immediately.

Hire a competent criminal defense counsel to represent her and if you cannot afford such on your own, then have her ask the court to appoint one for her.

You really need to obtain an attorney for her. If you can not afford an attorney ask the Court to appoint one for her. She also should have a bond set if she has not been convicted.

The first thing to do is to hire a good criminal defense attorney

The best thing you can do for her is to hire the best criminal defense attorney in Michigan that you can afford. This is a very serious charge.

You should retain an experienced criminal attorney if you can afford one. The fee on such a serious matter could be $15,000-$25,000 or more, especially if the matter goes to trial. If you cannot afford an attorney the court will appoint one. Your attorney will investigate the matter and speak to the prosecutor. He will advise you and your daughter as to how strong the evidence is against her. Do not rely on what your daughter has told you as many times people are not completely honest with their parents, the police, or their attorney when they give their version of the events. This can prevent you and your attorney from giving her good advice as to how to proceed. Every case begins with a search for the truth of what happened. Only after that is determined can an attorney advise a client as to how to proceed with a case.

I think the answer is pretty obvious. Hire an attorney.

Put down your house and hire a lawyer

Contact local attorneys in your area. Contact a lot and interview them with a ton of questions.

First of all, you should consider hiring an attorney right away.

Hire an attorney to file a motion for a preliminary exam.

I would need to meet with you to discuss the allegations in the alleged attempted murder case. The consultation is free.

You need to get her a good attorney. Immediately. An attorney might be able to get a judge to lower her bail, and it's very important to have an experienced attorney put together her defense. Attempted murder is obviously a serious charge, and should be faced with that same seriousness. I am a former prosecutor and would be happy to speak to you about your daughter's case and her options, free of charge. If you cannot afford to hire an attorney, the court will appoint her a public defender. The advantage to a public defender is that you don't pay much. The downside is that a public defender has a lot of cases on his/her plate and may not be able to focus solely on your daughter's case.

Get a lawyer on the case ASAP and tell her not to talk to ANYONE other than the lawyer. Not to cellmates and certainly not to the cops.

You need to hire a lawyer.

Consult with and hire an attorney. This is a very serious charge.

I'm sorry to hear that you are in this situation. Your daughter will be assigned a public defender who will be able to provide her with information about the process and details about the allegations. If she is uncomfortable with the assigned public defender, she (or you) can retain a private defense attorney. If you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call at 206 707 9361. Take care!

Hire her the best lawyer you can and then take that lawyers advise!

I hope it goes without saying that she needs to be represented by a good criminal defense attorney. If you choose to and can afford to hire an attorney of your choosing, look for an attorney with felony trial experience and who routinely practices in the court where your daughter's case is being heard. You don't specify how long she's been in and what stage the criminal process her case is in. Her attorney may be investigating or reviewing discovery, etc. I also don't know what her theory of innocence is - that she wasn't the one to do something, that she has an alibi, that she acted in self-defense Circumstantial evidence can be enough to convict, but the circumstances have to add up to proof beyond a reasonable doubt. If she has an attorney currently, work with them - keep in mind that they may not be able to divulge certain aspects of the case to you for legal or ethical reasons, but I would assume they're keeping your daughter informed of any developments on the case. If this is a recent arrest and she is unrepresented, focus on finding an attorney for her if you plan to hire one and she's not going with the public defender. There may be defense investigation that needs to be done quickly before memories fade, evidence is lost, etc. If this is a southern California case and you'd like to discuss it further, give my office a call and we can schedule a time to meet. I wish you and your daughter the best.

Hire a good lawyer who is ready and willing to fight for your daughter. The lawyer may be able to get the bond reduced, too, so that you can bond her out.

You need to hire an attorney that has extensive trial experience in violent crime defense. Attempted murder is a very serious crime which carries a sentence of up to 20 years in prison. Look for an attorney that exclusively practices criminal law and has worked as both as a prosecutor and a defense attorney.

If your daughter is in custody for attempted murder she needs a lawyer immediately. Whether court appointed or retained, it is essential she get an attorney as soon as possible. At this point there is nothing you can do other than make sure she has a lawyer. Trust me, this is one of the criminal charges you cannot handle without a lawyer. In the meantime do not discuss the case with her at all. Phone calls from or to a correctional facility are recorded. In person visits may be as well, depending on the facility. Do not delay. If the court has not appointed counsel, your daughter needs to request they do immediately. You can always retain other counsel for your daughter at a later date.

Hire a criminal attorney as quickly as possible. The longer she is in jail, without an attorney working on her case and providing her support, the more pressure builds for her to plead guilty. Additionally, her attorney needs to mount a defense quickly and speak to her quickly.

That is an extremely serious charge. If she cannot afford an attorney one will be appointed to her by the court. If possible, you should try getting an experienced criminal attorney, preferably one with experience in capital cases, to represent her or at least do a consultation with her in the jail. Get a copy of the police report and any evidence that they have against her as soon as possible. That can be done through a FOIA request or her lawyer can obtain it from the Prosecutor's Office. Make sure she pleads Not Guilty at the arraignment.

Make sure that she has the best possible defense. Circumstantial evidence cases cases can be very challenging for the defence.

Hire an experienced criminal defense attorney and make sure she does not talk about her case to anyone.

Hire a good local attorney immediately. She is entitled to bail as well, though it will be high. An attorney can get bail reviewed and perhaps lowered. She is also entitled to a preliminary hearing within 10 court days of her arraignment. You don't want to rush into things, but she can get a court to review the evidence and make a decision whether reasonable cause exists such that the case can go forward.

Get a good criminal attorney who can do an investigation and mount a defense.