Sentencing guide line for Armed Robbery- No Firearm

Illinois does not use a guideline system for sentencing. My colleagues has correctly explained the applicable sentencing statute, assuming that...

Can you appeal a motion in a case (criminal)?

Not separately as you go along, no. Any adverse ruling on a motion would be raised in the one appeal that would be taken at the end of the case if...

What appellate court I have to file the notice of AP. And certificate of service Illinois, Cook county first alppelate district

The notice of appeal is filed with the clerk of the circuit court. You do not file it with the appellate court at all, although I don't suppose it...

Does the 21 day clock start the day it was filed or do I have to wait for the judge to hear and order the government to respond?

This case is not going to be decided on any kind of default. Regardless of what any rule or time limit may say, if the judge wants to hear from...

I won on Appeal. Getting my Cost Taxed Pursuant to IL Supreme Court Rule 374. The Judgment was Reversed and the Case Remanded,

Your case is a criminal appeal. Rule 374 is a rule of civil appeals and is not among the civil appeals rules made applicable to criminal appeals...

It is evident that there is compelling evidence for grounds of appeal. As the POA of the accused, what legal actions can I take?

There is nothing you yourself can do other than to chip into the kitty to retain an attorney. The power of attorney that you hold gives you no...

What do I do now? I already paid and now I have nothing....

I agree with my colleagues that you should arrange to have new appellate counsel take over. You should know that most petitions for leave to...

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So can I get it dropped without anything going on my record

Your posting suggests no grounds for dismissal (meaning termination of the prosecution prior to trial on the merits). The prosecutor always has...

Why are attorneys not willing to take unemployment claim for benefits appeal?

If you are using the Avvo "Find-a-Lawer" function to look for an attorney, let me make this suggestion: Focus your search on attorneys in your...

If you get charged with robbing a person an they have no solid evidence and victim don't show up for court and testify

You don't tell us what your question is, but I detect a dangerous inclination on your part and his not take this matter seriously. Based on your...