What is a notice of issuance of mandate?

Was this a mandate issued by an appellate court after your husband appealed his conviction or sentence? That is what it sounds like. In...

I agree with my colleagues. Just to put your problem in perspective: Retail merchants loose a lot of money to shoplifting both directly in...

What explanation should i give in order to not extend my summary suspension?

To the good advice of my colleagues I will add that just today I happen to have been reading a court transcript in which the judge imposing...

If I change my plea in one case, does that also rescind my plea to the other case? The other case had an attempt burglary felony

That would depend on the grounds on which you seek to withdraw your plea, on the relief that you request in your motion for leave to withdraw, and...

What does it mean to strike a motion? How does it work?

Lawyers and judges are not always careful about the words they use. A motion to strike a filing is appropriate where there is something serious...

Where can I access/view copies of 2255 motions that have been decided/dispostion? Thank you.

Probably a combination of Mr. Richman's and Mr. Hurt's answers is the best way to find what you want. Research on 2255 cases as Mr. Richman...

What exactly do I need to do to get a felony conviction from 20 years ago for carrying a gun reduced to a misdemeanor?

You being out of state is no problem at all. Your problem is that, unlike some other states, Illinois does not permit an offense to be reduced in...

Will i still be able to get the job

That is not a legal question. The law does not prohibit Target from hiring you and the law does not require Target to hire you. It is up to...

Can they charge me with the theft I'm on video at a few stores but never with him and I don't touch the stolen goods

So you are on video at multiple stores apparently acting as a lookout or some other kind of accomplice while your companion takes things off the...

How do I go about getting a lawyer and an appeal? Since it is a he said she said case, can I appeal for false conviction?

Note that I do not practice in Colorado and that you need the advice of an attorney from that state. Just as matter of general principles,...