Who is an good appeal lawyer in Columbus , Ga

There are plenty of good appellate lawyers throughout the state. It sounds like your fiance is waiting on a motion for new trial hearing. The first...

How do you go about obtaining a different court appointed lawyer if youre appealing from a circuit court?

The US Supreme Court has held that, where the client directs their attorney to file a notice of appeal and the attorney fails to do so, the client...

If Lawyer files appeal prematurely then refuses to refile and recuses...case for inadequate representation?

Well, you hardly need me to tell you that that facts you have laid out paint a pretty messed up. It sounds like the plea lawyer at least did the...

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If you are locked up in Missouri for charges in Georgia and refusing to sign extradition which state should you retain a lawyer?

Missouri cannot try a defendant for Georgia charges. Even if they are similar, the laws of the two states, the punishments, rules of evidence,...

Criminal case

The way the question is presented, sure, you may well have a sentencing disparity argument, but that's by far not advice worth relying on because...

What is the average sentence for smuggling drugs into a death row prison? This is her first charge.

It's definitely not good news for your mom. As the signs at the security checkpoints at all Georgia prisons remind you, bringing contraband into a...

It's a bit confusing, of course, and a lot disappointing for your friend b/c I'm sure he figured he was out of harm's way (if you call being stuck...

My friend was stopped in a road block crack and pot was found wedged between trunk and license tag he was arrested

Anything is possible. What's not possible is to give an informed, accurate answer based on the information given. Anyone who knows what they're...

A friend was charge with murder and 3 counts of aggravated assault and is hold for immigration,What can be done

The obvious answer is that he needs a lawyer as soon as possible. There are so many things going on with what you are describing, it really needs...

The appellate court affirmed my husband's conviction. What are the next steps we can take towards a reversal or dismissal?

Typically, whether the case is a state or federal matter, there will be options following an unsuccessful appeal. The most common process after the...