A Writ of Mandamus is not the proper vehicle because the Superior Court is not going to order a judge to step aside after the fact. The proper...

Can I appeal a decision to the Superior Court without filing a petition of reconsideration first?

It depends on the issue. Generally, yes, you can file a direct appeal without having to seek reconsideration. You should consult an experienced...

It's a fancy legal phrase that just means the judge issued an order for the person holding him in custody (County A) to deliver him to a particular...

Registration and probation conditions are two different things. Registration is typically a statutory requirement based upon the conviction....

What did he/she tell you? The Fifth District Court of Appeals is notorious for issuing a "Per Curiam Affirmed" order on the Monday after the...

If you are charged with first degree murder or a homicide crime punishable by life in prison then you are not eligible for bail by statute. If it...

Can I fly to Puerto Rico from Florida if I have a warrant for missing my court date for a domestic in Massachusetts ?

If you were charged with the aggravated assault, and you have admitted as much here, and you missed your court date, there is likely a bench...

How can I get a lawyer to help me fill out a Petition for a Belated Appeal ?

Your are actually asking about three things. First, a belated appeal is not a guarantee and will be granted only if there is a good reason why the...

Is it illegal for a 23 year old man to have intercourse with a 15 year old female?

Yes it is illegal. Yes, you should contact the police and report it. Yes, your sister may not like you very much but what is happening is statutory...

My friend is a juvenile lifer that received two 25 – life sentences to run consecutively what's the best way to appeal?

I addressed this in a separate post. A motion to reconsider is crucial because if it isn't filed, the sentencing issue gets waived for appeal....