The attorney will want to consider whether their client has an addiction problem if they need to go to counseling, Narcotics Anonymous, an outpatient or inpatient program. It is quite common that clients will get sent to get clean urinalysis (UA) to submit to the district attorney’s office as proof of remorse and the ability to remain clear of marijuana usage.
A person needs to get someone or a team of lawyers that communicates well with the person. The toughest thing for clients is that it is the most important thing typically that has happened in their life or one of the most important things, and they just want to be able to communicate with the lawyers and the staff and know what is going on, what is being expected of them, and how the case is being processed instead of just sitting around waiting for the phone will ring one day with some answer from the defense attorney.