How often does an appeal case go in the favor of the petitioner?

In the federal system as a whole, in criminal cases in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016, 726 cases were reversed or remanded by the courts of...

There is a long history of conflict between those who believe that enforcing the rules is paramount and those who believe in getting to the merits...

I have a neighbor who is violating Ohio revised code 951.02 and can't get local law enforcement to do anything. What are my opti

Ohio R.C. 2935.09 Person having knowledge of offense to file affidavit - official review before complaint filed. (A) As used in this section,...

Submission of objections

That is a non-oral hearing notice. The judge will decide the issue based upon the memorandums submitted by the parties, and will let everyone know...

If name is,missed spelled can case, be thrown out

Clerical errors are not a basis for dismissal. Playing games arguing about clerical errors can also be sanctionable, and the judge can impose...

Can I cite common law torts as part of my counterclaim to an eviction ('unlawful detainer') suit?

A counterclaim exceeding the jurisdictional limits of the municipal court will cause that judge to refer the case to the court of general...

How to file for a shot probabtion?

If you refer to shock probation under 18 U.S.C. § 4046, that was terminated in 2005. There was an appeal and it remained open for a few years, but...

If your foumd giulty on trial, whatever punishment they give you c1can you get out before then

I am not sure that you are asking in the right place. There is no "robbery 1st" in the federal system. We have Bank Robbery, 21 U.S.C. § 2113,...

If the court has jurisdiction over a person because of contacts, then residence is irrelevant. Requesting transfer rather than ignoring the...

How can I find the proper attorney to prepare my fiancee's appeal to the 6th circuit, he was a juvenile (15) when convicted?

Post-conviction is tough; assuming that all of the required steps have been taken, it is sometimes possible to undo the conviction. But it is...