Causes of swollen lymph nodes. There are many causes for swollen lymph nodes. Most commonly, lymph nodes become swollen due to an infection, such as a viral upper respiratory infection like the common cold. Sometimes, lymph node swelling is caused by an underlying condition.
1 Felony and juvenile delinquency cases average much higher costs than other case types. 2  The average cost was roughly $2,600 for felony cases and $980 for juvenile delinquency cases. 3  In contrast, the average cost per case was estimated to be roughly $380 for a misdemeanor and $35 for an infraction.n January 2007, our office released the first edition of Californiaâs Criminal Justice System: A Primer to provide the public, media, and policymakers some basic information on the stateâs criminal justice system, caseloads, costs, trends, and outcomes.
1 Retainers for felony crime cases start around $5,000-$10,000 but can be $25,000 or more for serious cases, according to ExpertLaw.com. 2  Some lawyers charge a minimum fee of $5,000-$10,000 or more for felony crime cases, regardless of the actual hours worked. The cost of hiring a criminal defense lawyer varies significantly in different areas, and is typically based on the nature and severity of the charges, the complexity of the case, the lawyer's years of experience and reputation, and the size of the law firm, among other factors.