Dear ?, There is a constitutional right to travel abroad but the State Department is empowered to limit an individual's travel by statutes...

If defendant loses at trial and is sentenced, while the case is on appeal can def. be forced to testify against co-def

Dear ?, Regardless of whether the conviction is reversed or not, defendant cannot be forced to incriminate herself. She MIGHT be...

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I need an appeal and FAST. How and where can I turn?

Dear ?, You may be able to find help at: Legal Aid Clinic of Redlands Primary Address: 16 E Olive Ave City: Redlands State:...

My ex filed an appeal on our divorce judgement and the appeals court affirmed the lower courts decision.

Dear ?, Yes, this is really way too long to wait for, at least, some communication from your attorney. We all are obligated by our state...

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What do you do when you are appointed an appeal attorney, but can not get in touch with them, they will not return your call ?

Dear ?, While you have your son's power of attorney, nevertheless, you are not the client, your son is the client. No counsel is obligated...

Dear ?, You ask first: "Can I counter sue in an appeal case [?]" No. You cannot sue on appeal. You can only sue in the trial court. ...

I want to appeal a finding of divorce on the grounds that my wife defrauded the court on her motion to file.

Dear ?, Your best remedy right now is not an appeal. Every state has a statute or rule permitting a motion to vacate a judgment if it was...

Are court proceedings (hearings, trials, etc.) typically recorded (audio) or only transcribed by a court reporter?

Dear ?, First of all, you need to understand how a reporter works. The court reporter, if there is one present at your hearing, takes down...

Does the state "legally" have to file a appeal to reopen case.

Dear ?, You have so far in 2 questions not stated what the charge was. If this was a case, for instance, like a traffic violation for...

If a judge dismisses a charge in light of evidence in court does the state have to file a appeal in order to reopen the charge.

Dear ?, The answers to your questions depend on facts you have not presented. First of all, was the dismissal "with prejudice" or not? If...