ScaliasGhost
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- Aug 5, 2021
Chris has an public defender (Or VAs equivalent - an appointed private attorney). The rules of professional ethics, to the best of my knowledge, would prevent him from doing legal work beyond criminal defense for Chris as it could lead to a conflict of interest. Especially between someone who is at least a witness and at most a victim of the crime your client is accused of. That would include any formal legal agreements like that you mentioned. Although he might be able try to facilitate something informally.I would take what Chris relays with a grain of salt. His attorney probably told him something like "don't worry, I'm working on getting you out of here as soon as possible" and Chris translated that as something definitive. But if Chris is getting out soon and if his attorney actually gives a fuck about what's going to happen to him, it's entirely possible that he'll draft up some sort of agreement between Barb and Chris where he's allowed to continue living in the home with the caveat that Barb resides elsewhere. No idea what the terms would be for who pays the mortgage but it would be an interesting saga witnessing Chris being forced to shoulder the entire financial responsibility of the house for a few months until the bank inevitably comes knocking. Also taking into account Barb's mental state she may not be able agree to such a thing and if she has a Power of Attorney who's a family member they very well may tell Chris(through his attorney) to go fuck himself.
Either way, life after jail for Chris will be interesting.