Expert Witness Coverage
Criminal defense attorneys will utilize every available tool to prove your innocence in trial following a self-defense incident. One of the most persuasive tools your attorney can use in a criminal trial is an expert witness. An expert witness will offer impartial, expert opinions and testimony to help in your defense. The cost of hiring an expert witness can range from a couple of thousand dollars to several tens of thousands of dollars. However, if you’re a member of AOR, you won’t have to pay any expenses for the expert witness in your defense.
What Role Does An Expert Witness Play In Your Defense?
An expert witness can be used to help prove the reasonableness and justification of your use of force in a self-defense incident. This is often an important part of winning a self-defense case.
Depending on your case, the expert witness we provide could have expertise in ballistics, firearms, and psychology. Expert witnesses play a pivotal role in determining case outcomes. Without expert witnesses, you may struggle to prove your case effectively, potentially leading to an unfavorable outcome.
How Does Our Expert Witness Coverage Benefit You?
- Your expert witness is included in your AOR Membership.
- Your expert witness will emphasize key facts that support your innocence.
- Your expert witness will highlight inconsistencies in opposing arguments.
- Your expert witness will offer evidence to strengthen your credibility.
- Your expert witness will connect with jurors to prove your innocence.
As a member of Attorneys On Retainer, you will not have any costs for expert witness services. The membership covers all your expert witness fees, among other benefits included in the membership.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does AOR offer criminal defense, civil defense, or both? And what are the limits?
Regarding self-defense-related legal matters only, AOR includes 100% of your attorneys’ fees through trial and any additional court costs and 3rd party expenses necessary for effective representation. Victim’s rights representation, civil defense, and any necessary appeals are also included without any additional fees, costs, or expenses. AOR also offers up to $50,000 toward bail, $4,000 toward scene cleanup, $1,500 toward mental health counseling services, and $1,000 toward firearm replacement reimbursement.
Does AOR include civil or compensatory damages?
Yes. We now offer up to $100,000 in civil or compensatory damages.
Why did AOR eliminate the 35% discount on attorney's fees for non-self-defense cases?
AOR no longer offers the 35% discount on attorney’s fees for non-self-defense cases because The Attorneys For Freedom Law Firm (“AFF”) now accepts only self-defense cases. The attorneys at AFF are focused solely on self-defense cases and do not accept any cases from any retained matter other than self-defense cases. The only exception is when we accept a legal advocacy case to generally advance 2A rights or some other pro-freedom interest.
What is AOR’s civil liability coverage limit?
AOR includes up to $100,000 in civil liability coverage for qualifying self-defense incidents, provided through The Attorneys For Freedom Risk Retention Group, Inc. (AFF-RRG). Additionally, AOR is actively working to increase the amount of civil liability coverage available to members. Details will be available as soon as possible.
What is AOR's new red flag/emergency order coverage?
AOR now provides all members of The AOR Program and affiliates of The Attorneys On Retainer Association with up to $15,000 in legal representation coverage against or challenging emergency orders such as injunctions or orders of protection where the member’s firearm rights were suspended. You DO NOT have to be in a self-defense incident in order to receive this coverage. Additionally, the coverage does not apply to court orders issued in family law court proceedings. AOR is proud to represent members in “red flag” cases.
What is AOR's new expungement/record sealing coverage?
AOR now provides all members and affiliates of The Attorneys On Retainer Association with up to $5,000 in legal representation coverage for fees and expenses incurred on behalf of members for any petition to clear record, set aside conviction, or expunge any conviction as permitted by relevant state law resulting from a member’s involvement in a self-defense-related matter which arose entirely after the member joined AOR.
What is AOR's new online firearms education and training component?
AOR now provides all members and affiliates of The Attorneys On Retainer Association with an online training curriculum focused on the safe and legal ownership and use of firearms and other related self-defense matters. This curriculum includes training on general firearm safety rules, safe handling and storing firearms, practical instruction on loading and firing firearms, and information about legal rights and responsibilities related to firearms and self-defense issues.
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