What remedies are available with post conviction relief?

Adding to the answers my colleagues provided is the Writ of Habeus Corpus. Most of the time this motion is filed in federal court and involves...

Can i get on trouble if I get a stop paying my car

You returned the car you could not afford. If you don't have the the intent to either temporarily or permanently deprive the lender of the vehicle...

Do I need a lawyer if a detective is accusing of a crime?

You have a fifth amendment right to remain silent. Nothing should be said to law enforcement except politely invoking your right and referring any...

New case law as grounds for an effective 3.850?

If at the time of the of the plea the law was different than it is now, the lawyer had to advise you on the law that was in effect at that time. He...

What can he do or be done to avoid getting a year in county for a VOP?!?!

Hire an attorney immediately. There are defenses to violations of financial conditions of probation. If you don't have the ability to pay, or the...

Can a judge have a secretory issue an 'order' via voicemail to appear in court the following morning for a final plea agreement?

If you were given verbal notice by the court in January to appear on another date, that is good notice. It is also your responsibility to keep an...

Plea bargain or jury trial?

This is a question that can only be answered by your friend after long discussions with her attorney. All the evidence must be weighed against...

The record of your arrest is in the court records database and Walmart keeps records of all incidents that occur in their stores. Walmart is a...

Sentenced to 1 year 1 month but with 63 days credit time served. Prison or county?

Prison is for a sentence of 366 or more. Take your sentence and subtract days for time served and gain time if any.

The proper time to bring in character references is in the sentencing phase. If the crime carries a minimum mandatory but the defendant is facing...