Observations from a 30-year public defender: #1. PD's do not "quit right before trial." In fact, PD's are not allowed to quit a case at all,...

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Can I get a change of venue

Judges are very reluctant to grant motions for change of venue. Publicity in the newspaper is typically not going to be a sufficient-enough...

How to I reopen a criminal case?

You have provided way too little information, such as what your friend was convicted of, and the sentence, but I am going to assume your friend was...

Hoe does the appeals process work in Illinois?

Any question on Illinois appellate practice should be directed to our resident expert, Mr. Joshua Sachs, who has spent much of his distinguished...

Will I get in trouble for being an accomplice?

Since it appeared to the Kohls LP people that you allowed your cousin to "put the stuff" in your shopping bag, that you were accountable for the...

Why is going in front of the grand jury still necessary? How far is the process going to go? Trial?

I am very sorry for your loss. I do not know the facts of your case, nor do I know Louisiana law, but I did handle murder cases in Chicago for...

Can the State reinstate a Nolle Pros Petty Offense 3yrs after the Date of the Alleged Offense after I Won Motion Withdraw Plea ?

Here's my answer, and I too, will try to keep it as short as possible. Ask your lawyer. Oh, that's right. You're the lawyer. The person...

Hello,I'm wondering bout sex offender,my husband just got out of Robinson correctional Center 6/9/16

Finding a legal place to reside can be challenging for a registered sex offender, especially in urban areas. But, I thought the prohibited...

Missed court date, but no knowledge of court date

Two different cases could certainly create 2 different warrants. But, I will not speculate further. I agree with Ms. Goldstein. No one out here...

Does the court check the address/living arrangements immediately after someone is released from jail?

Great answer by Ms. Powell, to which I will only add: just because you don't think your daughter "needs" a 12-step program, doesn't mean she could...