How long do I have to file an appeal?

Dear ?, Rule 3(c) of North Carolina Rules of Appellate Procedure provides as follows: (c) Time for Taking Appeal. In civil actions and...

If a social networking site forces you to connect with only people you know can they be sued for freedom of expression?

Dear ?, The First Amendment protects a broad range of freedoms many people call "freedom of expression" from interference or restriction by...

What are the real chances of winning a DMV admin per se hearing in California ? Is it worth fighting w a lawyer?

Dear ?, No one can put a number on these chances. They are bad whether you have counsel or not. But you cannot expect to have any chance...

Where do you start when trying to get an appeal. how much do a case like this cost to hire a appeal attorney.

Dear ?, An appeal starts with the filing of a notice of appeal in the superior court where the person was sentenced. Ordinarily, the notice...

In a Small Claims' appeal's hearing, as Defendant, how can I get documents into evidence?

Dear ?, You move your documents into evidence. If the other side objects to entering them into evidence then you had better either a) hope...

Can I have a court appointed attorney on an appeal of a misdemeanor conviction?

Dear ?, I regret to say the attorney who previously answered this question is dead wrong. If you are indigent, i.e., you meet your state's...

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My order on affidavit of poverty was not approved. Does this mean I cannot file my affidavit without appeal?

Dear ?, The court's order means you must pay the filing fee and any other costs the appeal may require (such as for a transcript) if you want...

Appeal question

Dear ?, Your question doesn't make much sense but I'll take a stab at it anyway. First of all, there is no case which says an appeal can...

If a police officer lies, n searchs an indiviual without a warrent or consent. Isn't he breaking a few laws or Admendments?

Dear ?, I can't see how you know for sure the officer is going to lie. I'm guessing this conclusion is based on reading the police...

Case is dismissed for plaintiff's misconduct. on form APP-002 what to check under "appeals from the following judgment..."

Dear ?, Check "other" and explain the nature of your dismissal. You don't need to know any statutes because Notices of Appeal are to...