How long does it take to get a sentencing error corrected and what are the guidelines for sentencing?

This is actually an appeals question. Thank you for providing the specific basis for the motion under 3.800. Your husband must have a pending...

Will a prosecutor be able to prove beyond a reasonable doubt 2nd degree burglary off no evidence?

"It's he says/she says." "It's her word against mine." Respectfully, there IS evidence. Minimally, HER WORD. Whether she is credible is another...

Will i go to jail

This is a website where questions are answered by lawyers, not fortune tellers. There is way too little information here for anyone to hazard a...

Can a 23 year old man date a 17 year old girl?

This question has posted appropriately in the sex crimes practice area. I don't believe it is a crime in any State for 2 people to "date". What...

What is meant by 'Substantial Evidence'? Is it along the lines of preponderance/clear and convincing/beyond reasonable doubt?

In FL, "substantial" evidence is one of the components of the standard for legal sufficiency necessary to sustain a conviction on appeal:...

Due Process Rights

If the due process violation was the denial of the right to appeal, I would think the "prize" would be an appeal. As a practical matter, since the...

Can I appeal my felony conviction?

I don't practice in CA, so am unable to offer specifics, but in FL, you would have grounds to move to withdraw your plea. First, you can't...

What is a mistake of law and how and where does it apply

If you are asking whether you have a defense because the law in 2 states was different and you didn't realize it, I hate to be the messenger, but...

Each defendant has the right to handle their own defense as they see fit. If one defendant decides to take the blame for the possession, the State...

What steps can we take if the court appointed lawyer did basically nothing to defend my fiance except show up to court?

The VA responder indicates that there is not "much" that can be done after a plea is entered. I don't practice in VA and am unfamiliar with VA...