On California Infraction Appeal, is it preferable to get transcript of court proceedings or will Proposed Statement suffice?

Dear ?, The transcript is ALWAYS the best. If you want to win, spend the money on it! I NEVER do an appeal without the...

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Should my son wave his right to an appeal after a trial conviction?

Dear ?, NO! Absolutely not! Your son should never waive his right to appeal after a trial! You and he should make sure he gets a notice of...

I filed a motion in civil court. The judge made a tentive ruling in my favor. If I loose can I appeal this minute order?

Dear ? You ask "can I appeal if the judge believes them and not me?" Appeals are about issues of law, not of fact. If the superior court...

Can I negotiate a reversal of default judgement with the creditor or do I have to file and appeal?

Dear ?, First of all, since mother now lives in CA, the judgment creditor cannot collect on the AZ judgment until after it has been entered...

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Brother in law possibly getting a sex offense charge looked at for appeal even though it has been 10 years

Dear ?, If your brother was convicted 10 years ago and there has been no appeal, it is almost certain he lost his right to appeal because...

If the accused denied a plea bargain and was convicted... is it too late for an alford plea?

Dear ?, If the accused was convicted, he cannot enter any plea unless his conviction is first reversed on appeal. If he was convicted 12...

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My spouse will likely file an appeal after the divorce just to continue to cause trouble

Dear ?, In Wisconsin, there is a 45/90 day rule for the filing of a Notice of Appeal in civil cases such as a divorce. The rule provides...

While on probation, how is a search of ones person conducted ? for example; pat the pockets or put their hands in pockets?

Dear ?, You are asking if a particular search technique is a legal probation search. But every search is different. None of us here can...

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Dear ?, You describe the counsel involved here as "my lawyer" though it is clear he is representing your bf. However, it may be you have...

When a search warrant is issued for a residence is the garage also part of search or does it have to be stated in warrant?

Dear ?, You are basically asking if the search under the warrant was constitutional or not. None of us here can answer that question...