Mike,
There were about 2 dozen lawyers in the magistrate hearings. The waiting room probably had about 200 people, so about 10% had lawyers.
With the high cost of insurance points it is cheaper to pay $500 for a lawyer. The insurance points will cost me about $300 per year for up to 6 years.
Down south may be cheaper, but I hate whiny country music. The BBQ may be better there, but seafood is more important to me, and other than in N'awlins folks down there just don't know a thing about it.
And if that's not beagle, then what is it???
Steve