What does it mean to be a confidential informant?

Assume that at some point your involvement and identity may be disclosed. This is particularly so if the nature of the case requires that you...

What will happen if civil letter is not paid by the date?

Not exactly a scam but there are a number of factors involved. Illinois, like most states, permits a merchant to make a civil demand for payment...

Will Judicial Estoppel apply at the Trial Court when the State did not oppose me Withdrawing my Guilty Plea at Appellate Court?

I am familiar with that recent Third District decision and in my opinion it does nothing for you. I see no reason why the State cannot oppose your...

How strong is my appeal: forced to abide to terms I never agreed to, different than the agreement read onto the court record.

Consult a Maryland attorney familiar with family and custody issues about your options. My guess, and keep in mind that I do not practice in...

When does an Appellate Court address an issue that is likely to recur on remand or an issue that will recur on remand.

You can feel what you please, but the court decided not to do that. There could be any number of reasons, including the court's view that the...

Do we need to hire a lawyer to take to the preliminary hearing?

Attempting a preliminary hearing with an attorney is dangerous and extremely unwise. If I were facing a criminal charge, even one less serious...

Is it possible to persuade a prosecutor to have a misdemeanor retail theft charge changed to trespass?

Anything is "possible" when it comes to charging decisions, because they lie within the total discretion of the prosecutor, so the answer to the...

I have seen many an appellate record in which the defendant was not only arrested and charged but was tried, found guilty and sentenced to prison,...

To these attorneys exist?

It would seem to me that your retiring attorney is in the best position to find somebody who might be willing to take over your case. The terms...

Will the co-defendant's case also be dismissed if the first defendant's case is dismissed due to winning a Frank's motion

Perhaps yes, perhaps no. This kind of question is intensely fact-specific and tiny details in the facts can make a big difference in the outcome.