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I don't know since that would be between him and you. You might get away with only the $2500 being gone and keep the 2000. He might demand all of it.

You have already taken the most important step I could recommend. I always recommend hiring a lawyer when dealing with law enforcement as a suspect in any way.

This means the only help I can offer is to talk with your attorney and find out what he is doing. If he will not talk to you, leave a message that you are losing confidence in him and you need to have confidence in your attorney. Find another attorney and replace him. One way to find a better attorney is to get a list of attorneys from the local bar association that have experience in criminal defense and certification in both state and federal court, especially FAA administrative courts. Spend a little time talking to each one to see which you feel best with. Then hire that person.

This is a little expensive as you will probably have to pay a small amount to talk to each lawyer. Many will charge a consultation fee. Treat this interview as if they were job applicants since that is what they are, even if they don't see it that way. You want to review their experience, education, and strategy for this case. See what they think they can do for you and how they will minimize the damage to you. My only hint on this is to quickly rule out anyone who claims they can get you out 100% and for you not to worry. Give most credence to the ones who say it can be anything from cleared to a felony conviction and show how they will work to minimize it and the strategy seems valid to you.

Oh yeah, right off the money already paid tot he attorney you have and be prepared to spend more.

Good luck.