A jury wrongfully convicted my husband of 1st degree murder.Can this be overturned? How do we go about it?

Dear ?, You need the services of an experienced appeals attorney. If you cannot afford to hire counsel, your husband may well qualify for a...

Would it be likely for me to win an appeal on an aggravated battery/mob action conviction?

Dear ?, You were seriously and sadly misinformed if you thought that conflicting testimony would prevent your conviction. The testimony of a...

How long does it normally take for a judge to respond to a habeas 2255?

Dear ?, There is no way to tell. Judge has no firm deadline. Could be months. If it has already been over 90 days then write the judge a...

How to take an Ohio Supreme Court appeal concerning 1st amendment rights to Federal Court?

Dear ?, You have not specified in this question whether this is a civil or a criminal case. The procedures are different. However, you did...

How to take Ohio Supreme Court case to Federal Court?

Dear ?, In state criminal cases, there are two different avenues to federal court as long as there is a federal constitutional issue preserved...

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After receiving a conviction for a misdeameanor what is the time limit to appeal

Dear ?, After sentencing in any criminal case in Wisconsin, a 20 day period begins to run in which the accused has to file a Notice of Intent to...

After being convicted of a criminal misdemeanor whats the time limit to appeal

Dear ?, After sentencing in any criminal case in Wisconsin, a 20 day period begins to run in which the accused has to file a Notice of Intent to...

After a misdemeanor conviction in circuit court I was told there was 21 days to appeal.

Dear ?, After sentencing in any criminal case in Wisconsin, a 20 day period begins to run in which the accused has to file a Notice of Intent...

Won in small claims but defendant is appealing--can I ask for travel, lost wages, other compensation?

Dear ?, Travel expenses? No. Lost wages? No. Bad Faith damages? No. Legal fees? If your lease says so, then yes, but only to the extent of...

My brother was convicted of first degree murder about 3-4 years ago, is it too late to file for an appeal?

Dear ?, Ordinarily, a notice of appeal must be filed within 60 days of sentencing in California. However, if your brother asked his trial...