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If a son & father has the same name & the lawyer is using the father information to help keep the son in prison what can I do w?
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Answered on May 08, 2018
I do not see how a lawyer, whether representing the dead father or the incarcerated son (who do NOT have the same name according to your post)...
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Appeal Transcript Error
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Answered on May 01, 2018
It is the responsibility of the Appellant (your nephew) to produce a record that shows prejudicial, reversible error. Since your nephew has...
Can a MOTION FOR ENLARGEMENT OF TIME be denied by the judge, we are the plaintiff and filed a lawsuit against a contractor. ?
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Answered on May 01, 2018
If the other side is requesting more time, the motion can either be granted or denied within the court's discretion. The pendency of the motion...
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Is It Possible For A Convicted felon to get released on probation instead of jail time if it’s there first time being covicted ?
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Answered on April 26, 2018
Your post is a bit confusing.. Is this really a federal prosecution? From the charges your mention, it sounds like your brother is already a...
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ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANT'S VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL OF MOTION FOR POSTCONVICTION RELIEF
What does this mean?
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Answered on April 25, 2018
The Defendant filed a motion for post-conviction relief. Prior to a decision on the merits, the Defendant filed a a notice stating his intention to...
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If a defendant accepts a plea deal, will there still be a sentencing hearing in which I can make a victim impact statement?
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Answered on April 24, 2018
There are 2 types of guilty (or no contest) pleas: negotiated and open (to the bench). The defendant knows what his sentence will be if there has...
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Technical violation of probation.. No new charge?
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Answered on April 24, 2018
How much depends on a lot of factors, not the least of which is the length of time before the most recent violation. But I would expect more time...
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What information from the case do I need to prove someone wasn't represented right by the public defender ?
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Answered on April 24, 2018
Finding a claim is not your biggest problem. Post-conviction relief in a 40-year-old case is time-barred by about 38 years. There are a couple of...
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Court ordered the state to respond the state asked for a 60-day ext on a 3.850 what else can I do to maximize success?
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Answered on April 24, 2018
Progress! If the State is on its third extension of time, I would be prepared to move forward either with a hearing, a motion for rehearing, or an...
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Would would anyone be willing to represent my father in prison?
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Answered on April 23, 2018
I also found your father on line. The claim your describe has been filed by many a pro se inmate, of necessity, because most lawyers won't. It...
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