Recently convicted of simple assault (DV). Thinking of possibly appealing my case?

I am not a lawyer in your state, so you may want to speak to a lawyer in New Hampshire. Generally you can't directly appeal a guilty plea. You...

A "per curium" opinion simply means that it was the opinion of the entire appellate court and not just of one judge. The opinion is unanimous. ...

I am filling out a criminal history release form. I have been charged with something that I did not do but not convicted.

It may show up as an arrest depending on the search database the employer uses. However, it is not a conviction and you are not required to say...

What kind of an attorney do I need to try to reopen, vacate or get a sentence modification.

You need to speak to a criminal attorney in the area of Connecticut where you entered your guilty plea.

If you have a lawyer that you feel is not representing you to the fullest of their abilities and can be proved, what may happen

There are a lot of levels to this question, but the simple answer is that you should fire the attorney, ask for any unused portion of your retainer...

I have a court case tomorrow, is it possible to get my failure to yield ticket dismissed?

It's always "possible." The problem is that the truck had the right of way. Even though he had a turn signal on, you have to wait until he...

Can I argue the amount of restitution I am being told to pay back from a stolen item?

As a disclaimer, I do not practice law in New York State. However, I would assume it has a similar procedure to Georgia's. Generally, you can...

What are the obligations in Pennsylvania to notify authorities of the whereabouts of the subject of a bench warrant?

Generally you would not be required to affirmatively notify a police agency about your daughter's whereabouts. Similarly, you're not required to...

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