White Collar Crime.

As Mr. Richman pointed out, it is not clear from your question whether this case is in state or federal court. Your reference to "bank fraud"...

As a practical matter it is hard enough to build a practice when you are just starting out without boxing yourself in, especially in as tight a box...

Can a case be retried with a better attorney?

What you are asking, basically, is whether you can get a new trial on the grounds of ineffective assistance of counsel. There is a constitutional...

Please cite the code or give an example of a case where a person is not considered a convicted felon until the sentencing date

For what purpose? It rather sounds as though your friend has an employment or security application to fill out and wants to be able to answer "no"...

A pro se litigant can appeal any appealable order, but appealing pro se is not a good idea. Pro se litigants do occasionally win their appeals,...

Supreme Court Appeals

There is a lot of variation. As not necessarily typical examples the last three cases in which I had any involvement had the following ruling...

What's The Difference Between Receiving & Not A Certificate Of Appealability?

Are you asking about a case before the federal district court in Texas or about a matter that is before a Texas state court? If you are asking...

What court shall I appeal to for a unconstitutional case?

A decision by a state court involving a federal law or federal constitutional issue is appealed through the state court system. After, and usually...

What can witness in criminal trial be questioned about?

I agree with what my colleagues have told you about the scope of cross-examination, which is a highly discretionary issue. But don't forget that...

How can I get my preliminary hearing continued?

You cannot "fire" your PD because the PD is appointed by the court and can only be relieved by the court. There are two ways to be sure that the...