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CAN THE VICTIM GET IN TROUBLE IF THEY LIED ON THE STAND WHILE TESTIFY BUT THE CASE HAS BEEN ALREADY CONVICTED ?
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Answered on September 24, 2018
There are post-conviction options for newly discovered evidence of actual innocence. Talk to an attorney that understands what can and cannot be done.
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Can I ask a follow up question in reference to firing my attorney so I can hire attorney for appeal council?
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Answered on September 23, 2018
Appeals are designed for the appellate court to review what happened on the record. New evidence or corrections are not part of that. You are going...
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Can I fire my attorney after losing at the hearing stage and hire a new attorney to represent at the appeal council review ?
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Answered on September 23, 2018
Yes. You most certainly can fire your attorney and hire a new one.
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Can I file Motion to Dismiss Complaint if Plaintiff did not comply with a Court Order during discovery?
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Answered on September 22, 2018
Sanctions can often get you where you want to go, up to and including a court ordered dismissal.
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When my wife goes to her VOP hearing . she has already done all of her court mandated class's paid all fines . and only failed 1
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Answered on September 22, 2018
I'm not sure what the question is, but are you asking if she can be released or put back on probation?
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What if you finish your sentence but postconviction appeal still pending in the court?
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Answered on September 21, 2018
Yes, he can still overturn his conviction even though he has finished his sentence.
What does not filing a brief mean in an criminal court appeal?
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Answered on September 20, 2018
My colleagues are both correct. Either the AG is super confident or otherwise feel like there is nothing they could add by replying.
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Is Dimaya ruling applicable to inmates post convicted 11 years ago and was denied COA in 4/2018 for Johnson ruling from Supreme?
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Answered on September 20, 2018
It is possible, but unlikely that Dimaya will apply retroactively and SCOTUS has not addressed this yet to my knowledge. Also, despite the...
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Can someone please explain this in layman's terms? I did replace the real names.
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Answered on September 20, 2018
A judge issues an order based on the report and recommendation of the magistrate or hearing officer. Basically the judge agrees with the report and...
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What form do I need to file for my son to get his time served
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Answered on September 20, 2018
You don't file anything unless you are the client or their attorney. DOC calculates gain time based on the court's rulings. You should get an...
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