Is 'citizen's arrest' possible in cases where a federal law has been broken?

People speak of a "citizen's arrest" but that is really no different from grabbing somebody whom you think has committed a crime, calling the...

Can i appeal a judgement against me in small claims court?

Unlike some other states, Illinois does not provide for an "appeal" from a small claims court judgment in the sense of a trial de novo on request. ...

How much discretion do police have in deciding not to charge?

You might talk to your county prosecutor. The police have initial discretion but on serious state offenses like those you describe, charging...

Can my son Ryan get an appeal after being sentenced on February 16, 2016?

I would worry about whether he has missed his appeal deadline, whatever that deadline might be under Texas law. I would wonder whether an appeal is...

Not only is the CI subject to obeying the law like everybody else, there is sometimes a cooperation agreement that requires no drug use. That...

The idea that an undercover officer must acknowledge official status in response to a direct question is an urban legend and is, if you will think...

I need a DUI lawyer that can handle an appeal.

The first thing any lawyer would want to know is the precise procedural status of the case, and that is unclear from your question. Have you been...

Can I fight a new Section added to my State's Code if I feel that it violates ex post facto?

Your argument has a certain logic, but in my experience such contentions generally fail because the registration requirements are considered...

What type of lawyer handles violations of section 1983?

I suggest that you consult an attorney who handles civil rights cases. There may be both state court and federal court remedies potentially...

Should I file for an appeal, and is it likely that my appeal will be granted?

"He did not prepare for my trial adequately and with due diligence" is not the standard. A defendant seeking to challenge a conviction on the...