When filing a writ of habeas corpus, how do I go about using IAC as the basis for it?

Basically, IAC is the vehicle through which most (but not all) habeas actions are brought. They start with the basic allegation that counsel was,...

Whats the minimum sentence reduction to manslaughter if you already served 4 years and just got convicted last month?

With manslaughter, the sentences vary wildly and the judge has a lot of discretion in terms of the sentencing. Voluntary manslaughter is a felony...

There are only three possible sentences in a murder case in Georgia: life without parole, life with parole and death. You may say that your son is...

When a federal judge sentence someone, how likely is the judge to use upward departure?

I am expecting my colleagues to follow me here with the tried and true, "It totally depends on the facts and circumstances of the case." They will...

Under any circumstances, your son should be able to get off the Registry pretty easily. First, a first conviction for sexual battery (assuming...

I have been refused legal representation in CAIRO GA, (Florida Resident) for 1st DUI charge and already sentenced.outcome extrem

If what you are saying is true, it is a pretty shocking situation. As my colleagues point out, you haven't directly asked a question, but my guess...

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I may be missing something here, but it seems a little unusual that you have a modification from 2011 that says your sentencing judge can approve...

Can you still fire your attorney if the lawyer has got a plea that you don't agree with

Seems like I saw a similar scenario on this site pretty recently and, as your tags indicate, this is most likely a federal, not state case. You...

It would be highly unusual (and I would argue error) for an alternate juror to participate in jury deliberations. Typically, alternates are either...

Hard to say how long the FBI is going to take on a case, especially not knowing any of the specifics, but put it this way: if you are aware there...