What are his choices and chances of getting out this year

There are some things that would need to be cleared up before someone could answer your question properly. For instance, a big question would be...

IHAD A CASE WHERE A DRUG DOG WAS INVOLVED.THE OFFICER LIED AND SAID HIS DOG NOTIFIED HIM SOMETHING WAS IN MY TRUNK

Most likely, the answer is yes. If you made a motion to suppress the evidence obtained as a result of the search and DID NOT bargain away...

How can my husband fight an appeal after its been denied?!

If your husband had a conviction in the state system, appealed it and lost, he is now in a position where he can choose to pursue a petition for a...

When or where can one found out the results of a grand jury is going to indicate you

The most obvious way to find out the results of grand jury proceedings if you you know you were the target of them is when an indictment is...

If a person don't report in and go on the run does his time still start to file appeal with and a year.

On the one hand, sure, the person needs to file his notice of appeal to have any chance to appeal the case. However, there is a big problem when he...

What kind of time is my sone facing for armed roberry and false imprisonment?

On the armed robbery alone, your son faces a maximum sentence of life in prison. On the false imprisonment, it is another max twenty years....

Do i need 2 attorneys?

If the target letter came out of Atlanta, I would concern myself with finding an attorney to help you in Atlanta. That does not necessarily mean...

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Does filing a state habeas exhaust the state remedies for federal habeas purposes?

Almost. The denial of the state habeas would have to be appealed at least once before satisfying the exhaustion requirements of 2254. Any issues...

I need a pro bona criminal lawyer and in not sure if its a capital offence or not but he has gotten life without parole

Whether or not it's a capital felony, if this is the first appeal for the defendant, he is entitled to an attorney even if he cannot afford one. If...

I'm pretty sure I addressed this question in another form elsewhere, but basically, if you have already run your direct appeals out, the next stage...