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My friend is a juvenile lifer that received two 25 – life sentences to run consecutively what's the best way to appeal?
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Answered on June 24, 2018
You must file a motion to reconsider within 10 days of the imposition of the sentence otherwise the issue is waived for appeal. After motion is...
Philadelphia, Pa- How long can a judge take to respond to a motion to reconsider?
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Answered on June 08, 2018
Typical turnaround time depends on who the judge is. Some (most) judges immediately deny the motion. Others take quite awhile. However, by...
Regarding Pennsylvania appeals/motions/post-sentence modification?
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Answered on February 01, 2018
Not going to get anywhere in terms of reducing the sentence, however, if there was a viable defense to the crime, a PCRA petition could be filed...
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I was on megans law for ten years and now they changed it for life how can I get pardon ?
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Answered on November 19, 2017
Find a lawyer familiar with Commonwealth v. Muniz, which is a Pennsylvania Supreme Court case that held SORNA to be unconstitutional.
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Im currently on parole for 5 years for 2ND dui how long do I have to appeal my case after sentencing
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Answered on May 20, 2017
30 days after sentencing the notice of appeal must be filed. Birchfield can be raised at ANY time if you are alleging an illegal sentence. ...
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Is PCRA (ineffective) issue waived if not brought up on direct appeal when it is on the record and you retain new counsel?
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Answered on December 27, 2016
Ineffective assistance claims can only properly be raised in a PCRA petition. If you try to raise it in superior court they will not address it on...
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What to do after conviction?
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Answered on December 15, 2016
1. Absolutely. There absolutely must be discussion about pursuing an Appeal.
2. Technically he can file his own direct appeal ONLY if his...
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This is a question about monetary sanctions. Can you appeal the sanctions that the court has ordered you to pay?
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Answered on December 08, 2016
For a civil case, yes. For a criminal case, it depends on the sanctions. If you're talking about restitution that is appealable so long as you...
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Can you challenge a false statement made on deposition after Summary judgment in an appeal ?
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Answered on October 19, 2016
I agree with the answer above. You cannot start with the appeals court here, you must start with the trial court, and if you do not get relief...
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What can i do
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Answered on October 18, 2016
A motion for reconsideration of sentence must be filed withing 10 days in order to preserve the issue. If the motion is denied, you can then take...
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