Happy client—case dismissed! Client came to Texas Corners Criminal Law, PLLC, looking for help when he was charged with a crime he did not commit. The case against him was based upon a ‘confession.’ The police conducted the interview in English, but the client’s primary language is Vietnamese. The court sustained the motion filed by Texas Corners Criminal Law, PLLC—finding the client’s statement was inadmissible at jury trial, due to the language barrier. Wednesday, March 30, 2022.
During his career, Mr. Schwalm’s work ethic has included many 12-hour workdays that have brought him success in the courtroom. He’s a member of an exclusive group of attorneys who have tried hundreds of criminal matters to verdict. Mr. Schwalm provides high-quality legal services to clients, thoroughly explaining the pros and cons of each option. Mr. Schwalm can't change the past, but he can help you author the next chapter in your life. Regarding costs, Mr. Schwalm has found that clients prefer flat legal fees, rather than hourly legal fees. Mr. Schwalm will meet with you, evaluate your case, and determine a flat legal fee that includes the price of going to trial, if necessary. Flat legal fees are designed to make things fairer for both Mr. Schwalm and you. It removes money from the partnership Mr. Schwalm will form with you. Everything is included. You will not be charged extra for any number of e-mails, phone calls, text messages, etc., when you have thoughts that will assist Mr. Schwalm in strategizing a plan for your case. In making this determination, Mr. Schwalm will consider the following factors: (1) the time and labor required, the novelty and difficulty of the questions involved, and the skill requisite to perform the legal service properly; (2) the likelihood, if apparent to you, that the acceptance of the particular employment will preclude other employment by Mr. Schwalm; (3) the fee customarily charged in the locality for similar legal services; (4) the amount involved and the results obtained; (5) the time limitations imposed by you or by the circumstances; (6) the nature and length of the professional relationship with you; and (7) the experience, reputation, and ability of Mr. Schwalm. With little advertising other than word of mouth, he takes no more than a handful of new clients each year, all who must meet his criteria and philosophy.Texas Corners Criminal Law, PLLC, provides premium legal service to a limited number of clients regarding criminal law matters. Mr. Schwalm is quite familiar with high-volume case management from his 14+ years as a prosecutor. At his busiest, Mr. Schwalm once tried three felony matters to three different juries in a time span of seven days. From his experience, Mr. Schwalm has learned that a higher quality product is produced when an attorney only takes on a limited number of matters. In the past, Mr. Schwalm routinely processed a combination of 40 to 50 felony and misdemeanor hearings per week (on his busiest day, Mr. Schwalm once appeared in 80 misdemeanor pre-trial matters in one day). Mr. Schwalm can offer the benefit of this experience to you as a client, and leverage his knowledge of criminal law on your behalf."A witness may be cross-examined on any matter relevant to any issue in the case, including credibility." Michigan Rule of Evidence 611(c).