Questions answered by Timothy A. Provis

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Is this Remand a general Remand or a limited Remand?

Timothy's answer | Answered on July 24, 2011

Dear ?, As the order says, this is a "REMAND for RESENTENCING." That means you are to be resentenced but the judge will not be able to...

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Does withdrawing a plea begin the process of vacating a conviction

Timothy's answer | Answered on July 20, 2011

Dear ?, If the trial judge allows you to withdraw your plea, then the conviction is vacated and the case goes back to square one, i.e., to...

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If DA appeals the Superior Courts ruling to vacate a sentence does the defendant at this point have a sentence?

Timothy's answer | Answered on July 20, 2011

Dear ?, You have asked the wrong question. It really doesn't matter whether the sentence is still in effect or not. The key fact is the...

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What type of information and/or evidence is allowed in a Habeas Corpus for a criminal case, sentence 15 to life.

Timothy's answer | Answered on July 19, 2011

Dear ?, If you have no choice but to do the state habeas yourself, then you need the California Habeas Handbook. "The California Habeas...

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Can Judge deny putting new evidence on the record during post conviction hearing?

Timothy's answer | Answered on July 15, 2011

Dear ?, If this conviction took place in D.C. courts and the convicted person is indigent, then the place to start looking for counsel...

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Where can I find an pro bono or low cost appeals attn to handle a murder conviction in georgia

Timothy's answer | Answered on July 14, 2011

Dear ?, You should start looking for an appointed attorney at the Circuit Defender's Office in Cobb County. Contact: Randy Harris (Cobb...

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Will a lawyer work pro bono on a involuntary manslaughter case?

Timothy's answer | Answered on July 13, 2011

Dear ?, An indigent person convicted of a crime is entitled by law to an appointed attorney on appeal. Right now, the system of providing...

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If a defendant was fighting a murder case and entered a not guilty plea, yet his defense attorney during trial mentioned it

Timothy's answer | Answered on July 06, 2011

Dear ?, No reputable, experienced appellate lawyer, such as myself, can possibly give you an opinion as to the potential success or failure...

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Desperately seeking Pro Bono Lawyer for criminal appeal in Oklahoma, Please Help

Timothy's answer | Answered on July 03, 2011

Dear ?, You have probably figured 2 things out by now. 1. Private counsel, such as myself, with the many years of experience and the skill...

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When you have been assigned a defense Attorney in a Habeas proceeding that was filed Pro Se can you fire him?

Timothy's answer | Answered on July 01, 2011

Dear ?, You cannot be forced to accept the services of counsel you do not want. However, unlike a direct appeal of your conviction in...

Timothy A. Provis's Answers (1055)

Is this Remand a general Remand or a limited Remand?

Does withdrawing a plea begin the process of vacating a conviction

If DA appeals the Superior Courts ruling to vacate a sentence does the defendant at this point have a sentence?

What type of information and/or evidence is allowed in a Habeas Corpus for a criminal case, sentence 15 to life.

Can Judge deny putting new evidence on the record during post conviction hearing?

Where can I find an pro bono or low cost appeals attn to handle a murder conviction in georgia

Will a lawyer work pro bono on a involuntary manslaughter case?

If a defendant was fighting a murder case and entered a not guilty plea, yet his defense attorney during trial mentioned it

Desperately seeking Pro Bono Lawyer for criminal appeal in Oklahoma, Please Help

When you have been assigned a defense Attorney in a Habeas proceeding that was filed Pro Se can you fire him?