I have a son charged with Murder, and sentenced to life. He has a man who will tell the truth, that Johnny did not kill anyone.

Dear ?, The courts will not make any deal with anyone. The State of Idaho (I'm assuming this happened there) might, depending on the...

Can i get more jail time after winning a appeal and get a new trail?

Dear ?, The short answer is: Yes, that is a possibility. Whether it is a likely possibility in your case, no one here can say without...

Dear ?, You can file a motion for summary reversal. This motion will usually be granted only if your brief clearly showed a legal error...

How do I dismiss or fire an Attorney if I didn't hire him?

Dear ?, The only person who can fire this attorney, or hire a new one, is your cousin. If your cousin wants to fire him he must prepare a...

During a criminal appeal does the person have be incarcerated if out on bond before the trial?

Dear ?, The convicted person must file a motion for bail on appeal if he expects to be released during the appeal process. His trial...

During a criminal appeal does the person have be incarcerated if out on bond before the trial?

Dear ?, The convicted person must file a motion for bail on appeal if he expects to be released during the appeal process. His trial...

How detailed is a de novo review in a civil appeal?

Dear ?, You ask what documents the federal court of appeals will review on your appeal. The short answer is: only those you have referenced...

Is the attorney allowed to withdrawal 6 days prior to civil trial?

Dear ?, You have 2 options which you should investigate. First, you may have a cause for legal action against your former attorney for...

Dear ?, The defendant can take a voluntary dismissal of his appeal. This probably will cost nothing and is likely just the filing of a form...

Do we have a good chance at winning an appeal if a relative was convicted based on 4 people's testimony?

Dear ?, The number of people testifying has nothing to do with the success or failure of a possible appeal. The testimony of a single...