recovering funds

     currently i am embattled in  a case that has cost me close to or over $20,000 in lawyers fee's. what i am looking for is to find out if any of those funds are recoverable? the case has been going on since july 23rd 2008 and still going at present.basically i am fighting the case because it is barely a violation,and my lawyer and i both feel it is very WIN-ABLE. PLEASE ADVISE OR HELP IN ANY WAY IS VERY MUCH APPRECIATED

thanks alot,

PHIL FRIED

How can anyone respond when you provide no facts?

Why are you owed the money? Why is this posted under criminal law?

                 sorry my fault,not intentional,ive never tried to get answers thru a website b4.i got arrested for drivin while alcohol impaired.i have been offered 1190.20,by the people,but have refused it since day 1.there cud b job ramifications if i lose my license.

I still don't understand.

You were charged with a crime (DUI). What does that have to do with anyone owing you money?

       no one OWES ME money,so to speak,but i guess im askin the wrong questions.im tryin to find out if there are any statuates as far as the case taking as long as it has??? i.e.-speedy trial laws? like i said its been going on since july 23rd of 2008,im lucky i can afford to pay the lawyer fee's,but wondering if its possible to get any of the money back because the case has taken way way longer then it should have in court??? still not sure if im askin right questions but please continue the dialog and im sure we'll get to the bottom of this thanks for all your replies..

No. The state is not going to pay any of your legal costs.

You should be asking your attorney about the speedy trial issue.

You demand a speedy trial.  The case can't be continued without the defendant's consent, potentially through his attorney, unless it is over his objection.

Tell your attorney to get it to trial.

       are there any precendences???? cases we can site to the judge??  

    States have requirements ( laws) that defendants be brought to trial within a certain amount of time, generally excluding the time that the defendant's attorney asks for continuances with certain time excludable if the state asks for continuances or are not ready to proceed ( but not all);  the case can be dismissed if the case is pending and not ready to proceed to trial when over that time;  only your attorney will be able to answer those questions for you.