In a criminal claim of appeal who argues for the government?

Normally the County Prosecutor. Some Counties do not have the resources to argue an appeal, and the Attorney General will take over the case by...

How long do I have to file an appeal in a criminal case?

To the Michigan Court of Appeals: 42 days following a trial. 21 days after all other court orders, including sentencing following a plea. If you...

If I plead guilty at arrangement, can I change my plea?

You will need to make a motion to withdraw your plea, preferably, before sentencing.

CSC4 / victim recantation?

Yes you can file in the District Court. I do not have time to look at the Court Rule now, however, I have previously filed such a motion in the...

Can I make an appeal after I agreed with my lawyer and prosecution but the Judge gave a different judgment?

If the judge was part of a plea agreement that was put on the record, and he did not follow it, then you must be allowed to withdraw your plea. ...

Can my Nephew get reduced time for 2 counts attempted capital murder?

This is apparently a case out of Texas. If so, you should ask this question to Texas attorneys in order to find out what options you have in that...

How does the criminal appeal process works?

My understanding is that the legal assistants read and summarize the transcripts for the judge. The only transcripts that will be looked at are...

On a criminal appeal, my court appointed lawyer filed the brief but the COA said it was not "timely"

If they accepted the brief for filing, then it only means that you lost the right to oral argument. However, you r attorney can motion for it to...

Selected as the best answer

I have a ccw felony. This is my second felony. Is it possible to get it expunged or overturned.

Did you plead guilty, or did you take it to trial? Much more info is needed. Using the Avvo "Find a Lawyer" tab above, you can find many appeals...

How do I file an appeal

To file an appeal, you can either request court appointed counsel, or use the AVVO Find a Lawyer tab above. Most attorneys will give a free...