Is getting assigned a hearing date a good sign for a Habeas Corpus petition?

The fact that you have a hearing set is encouraging. I agree that it's not necessarily an indicator that you have a "strong chance" of winning, but...

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Alabama Law Can a Judge impute 4000.00 in income to someone who is disable?

Without more information, it's difficult to answer your question.

I agree with my colleagues. I would encourage you to still speak with a few criminal defense attorneys who handle this type of litigation. You may...

Judge are DA

If you found new evidence in your case, you should speak to an attorney who handles post-conviction matters to see what could possibly be done to...

Can I change my plea several years after taking a plea bargain now that I learned I was misled?

I don't practice in California, but here in Alabama, it's very difficult -- if not impossible -- to undo a guilty plea from years ago. You should...

An Alabama judge ordered that i pay 4 times my income for alimony and child support

It sounds like you should speak with a family law attorney here in town to see what can be done to get these numbers reduced to a more reasonable...

What do I do?

I agree with my colleagues. You definitely need to speak with an attorney to help you get this situation cleared up. Good luck.

What are the chances of having a sentence voided when you have a motion hearing?

It's hard to say without knowing more about your case. Generally speaking, judges are going to need a good reason to lower a sentence in a...

My bf is going through the appeals process.. He was convicted of a crime and sentenced too 2years in prison..

I agree with my colleagues. While it'd still be a good idea to have an appellate attorney review your boyfriend's case to see what, if anything,...

How do I find an appeal lawyer for a murder case?

It'd be a good idea to start with the criminal defense attorneys in your area and ask around to see who does a lot of post-conviction litigation....