Best thing is to have your new lawyer in court to explain to the judge how long it will take to get up to speed and be ready to try the case. ...

How to prove he forged the signature. What should she do . Police won't take statement

This situation is a serious and potentially difficult legal problem and is far beyond the capacity of an online Q&A forum or any other shortcut...

Will State Attorney drop my case and can I get some kind of letter to give to AHCA so I can get exemption.

It is not up to the furniture company whether or not the case is prosecuted. That decision lies with the State's Attorney. That you returned the...

If the police cannot figure out who you are they will not catch you and nothing will happen. If they do figure out who you are you will be in...

If Appeals made a judgment based on my original Brief instead of my amended brief, can this be reason for petition for rehearing

There are some confusing aspects to your question. I am assuming (perhaps incorrectly) that you were the appellant. Did you submit your proposed...

When a Sentence Resumes after a Successful Appeal can the Judge give me more time to Pay Fines and Complete Community Service?

In general the powers of the trial court following an appeal are defined by the mandate of remand, and your attorney will have to look to that...

How do defense lawyers overcome a jury's emotions and sympathy for an alleged victim?

There is no cookie-cutter answer. A good criminal defense attorney is open-minded and flexible, and proper preparation involves exploration of...

My Friend is in Federal Prison and I would like to get her a Lawyer to help her with a 28c 2255. Can this be done?

Of course it can be done. Keep in mind, however, that a 2255 petition can be a very big, difficult and time-consuming project and that the...

I know this is probably an opinion question but at what point would a judge actually Grant a new trial or an acquittal?

In general, a judge will grant: 1. a motion for a new trial where, upon reconsideration after the trial is over, the judge comes to believe...

Are there any pro bono lawyers in the central Florida area that will help us file an appeal with the 5th DCA?

Since your son's conviction was from back in 1993 I would guess that he already took his direct appeal long ago. Obviously his present claim is...