Does a trial judge have to give a reason/opinion for the denial of motion for new trial and can it be raised on direct appeal?
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Answered on July 31, 2015
If the sentencing hearing was two months ago, you need to find an experienced appellate attorney immediately. There are deadlines that can...
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I need a lawyer to appeal child support decision! The Philadelphia Family Court is not helping me.
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Answered on July 28, 2015
Find an experienced appellate / family law attorney in your state immediately. You could lose a lot more money not fighting the case, than if you...
Can an attorney help my inmate and me with the appeal for the conjugal visit in state prison that got denied?
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Answered on July 27, 2015
I'm not familiar with the facts of your case, but finding an experienced attorney will certainly help your chances. Use a website like Avvo or...
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Appeals and Appellate Court:
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Answered on July 27, 2015
Appellate litigation is extremely complicated. Most pro se litigants botch the procedure and ruin their appeal even if they have great facts on...
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I keep getting random phone calls from people claiming to be attorneys, they claim that they have a claim against me.
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Answered on July 25, 2015
Fraud is a common motive for "debt collectors" who call you. Your best bet is to contact an experienced attorney to discuss a possible lawsuit...
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Can an award of attorney fees be appealed?
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Answered on July 25, 2015
Attorney fees are routinely appealed on three issues: 1) the award -- should the trial court have awarded any attorney fees at all, 2) the amount...
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Do I need permission to sell ladies wrestling videos on adult clip websites if they don't have a signed contract?
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Answered on July 24, 2015
The damages could be substantial if a woman lost her job, lost her marriage, etc. because a video of her was distributed without her knowledge and...
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On a criminal appeal, my court appointed lawyer filed the brief but the COA said it was not "timely"
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Answered on July 24, 2015
If your court-appointed lawyer is not meeting deadlines and you are not comfortable with him/her, you always have the right to hire a lawyer of...
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What are the reasons why a ALS can be appealed? What is it that lawyers look for?
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Answered on July 24, 2015
This is not an easy question because an experienced attorney will look for any factual, legal, or administrative anomaly they can find. It's like...
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Can I approach a Defendant in a Civil matter regarding settling a legal dispute if they are represented by counsel?
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Answered on July 20, 2015
If they have an attorney, you are not allowed to speak with them about the case. Violating this rule could result in sanctions against you. This...
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