The possibility of arrest exists for all hobbyists and providers.   I have the name of an attorney who deals in these issues.   Is there any benefit to having contact with an attorney prior to a problem?

Could it hurt?

I suppose an attorney may have to report a client if they feel they might do harm to someone or themselves as would any profession with client privilege, but I doubt your questions would apply. (I could be wrong.)

That said, if you have concens, it couldn't really hurt to ask an attorney ahead of time.  Perhaps "interview them" so you have someone on speed dial should you get busted.  

Just my two coppers.

Why would you want to discuss with an attorney your illegal acts now?  So he/she knows that you are performing illegal acts?  Would this make you feel safer in your illegal acts?  Or so that if you are caught they will know your background (think about it...you can call the same guy and in a nano second they know why you are calling them).  I would suggest that you spend the same $$$$ you would pay this attorney, and buy VIP here and do your research and see only...and I repeat only well reviewed ladies.  By doing so you will reduce your risk to such miniscule levels (there is still a possibility) and the $$$ you saved on Joe Bob attorney you could use on enjoying a date with a "well reviewed" lady.

Wouldn't it be good to have a plan in case of emergency? Even well-reviewed ladies get busted sometimes. Sometimes LE is tipped off by a neighbor or hotel manager, we've even heard stories here of them infiltrating verification services, sometimes when this happens some fellas go down as well. Maybe a consultation is a bit overboard, but it seems to me it would be good to at least know the number of someone competent and familiar with this sort of charge. I think I would feel much more confident about exercising my right to STFU if I had a preset plan regarding my right to representation.

The OP asked if he thought it would make sense to contact an attorney now.  My reply was that I didn't think that made a whole lot of sense.  Knowing the name and number is not a bad thing to have (in the event he was caught and I said so in my post).  To be paranoid over the chance of getting caught is a problem that I think many (especially the new ones here) guys have and tend to overthink what is a remote problem.  As I suggested to the OP..see well reviewed gals and the likelihood of ever having to make that call is extremely remote.  Just my .02

you will have plenty of time to take care of business when you are ticketed or after you are released from custody...Unfortunately lawyers cost a lot and are best used where they are needed most,  after the fact, a bail bondman is probably or more useful in the first few hours, then you can bargin with you attorney to see if he does divorces as well, ah the tangeled web we weave bla bla bla......

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to say that an attorney is generally not permitted to advise a client on his or her plans to break the law. I realize that the OP did not specifically say that this would be his reason for contacting an attorney beforehand. If his intent is merely learn via interviews whose would be the best name to keep on file, I agree that it seems a bit like overkill. He said he already has an attorney's name. I have one, too. But whatever makes you feel comfy.

By the way, I don't think anybody suggested that contacting an attorney should take the place of sticking with well-reviewed providers.

What are the situations where one can be more helpful than the other as your one phone call from custody and why?

With reference to my question about hobbying in different cities/states, are bail bondsmen usually tied to one jurisdiction the same as attorney's, or less so?

What kind of variations among states are there in the use of bondsmen?

(still not paranoid)

I took it as more of a question on whether or not one should have the business card to an attorney that handles your specific problem in your wallet, one that you have met before (at the least spoken too on the phone) and to that, I would respond that if it makes you feel better, then yes.

Finding an attorney that can handle your case is not exactly as easy as opening the phone book, there are just too many specializations out there.

lol.

Of course, LB, one would hope to get out of custody before the SO ever finds out in the first place.


I guess I could agree...I generally keep a bond card on me anyway, because I hate giving my license up when I get ticketted.  (Staple holes = no chance to talk yourself out of a ticket!), and I would suppose that, even in a major city, a $1000 USD bond card would be sufficient to get you released.  Only costs me $5/year for the card, which is a helluva lot cheaper than a state issued ID! ($16/year).

From what I gather:

Bondsman will, literally, post your bond for you and thus, you are released from custody sooner.  Not to mention avoiding all those awkward questions from people wondering WHY they have to come bail you out.


Attorney will fight for you in court, but will not post money to bail you out of custody.

Just wondering.

HH

Find an experienced criminal defense attorney. There are those who specialize in every area (including the hobby).

Request a BRIEF phone interview. Ask about his (or her) basic retainer, rates, and any other questions you have. You may want to ask about his take on the current LE climate. Also, ask about 24/7 response in a case of arrest, and if he recommends any certain bail bondsman.

If you feel you click, and after checking with the state bar for any concerns, go to his office and cut him a check. While you are there ask what you should do if arrested.

My attorney has the list printed on the back of his business card.


HH

By the way... the first 4 are basically:

1) Never lie to the police.
2) Never agree to any search.
3) Answer every question with "I will not answer questions until attorney is present"
4) Ask "Am I under arrest" if the answer is no, ask "Am I free to go"

they are licensed in.

a bond company might have bondsmen who are licensed in different states.

informative link regarding bond http://www.bail.com

you can hire an attorney after you get out of jail.
a bondsmen gets you out of jail.