What specific questions should I ask/request from an appeals attorney during consultation to insure they can handle murder case?

Ask whatever you want to ask. In my opinion it is virtually impossible for non-lawyer, and difficult for most lawyers, to evaluate the ability of...

How do I make/fill out a verified claim form?

Be cautious about this. You may be asked to submit a form that contains admissions of criminal conduct which could help get you prosecuted. ...

Whats the worst that could happen to me? How do I prove I'm innocent?

First question is whether you have been charged with a crime. If so, you get an attorney to represent you and you discuss this matter with your...

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Is there a way for me to amend a motion to dismiss, so I can get my record expunged on a court supervision case from 2010?

I do not recall ever having to file a motion to dismiss when a defendant has successfully completed a term of supervision, but different counties...

In 2005 i was convicted of a felony and recieved probation.And I never served penitentiary time.I wanted to know is that legal?

No, not true. You were convicted of a crime for which a sentence of greater than one year in prison was a sentencing option. Therefore the...

I recently heard about the early release of thousands of federal inmates. Why is this? Did a bill pass?

There has been an announcement that approximately 6000 prisoners serving long drug sentences who are eligible for earlier release under 2014...

Is there a good appellant lawyer I can talk too?

I would begin by contacting your trial attorney. It may be that there is provision in your retainer agreement addressing the responsibilities of...

How can I suppress evidence?

I agree with Mr. Richman's observations, particularly with his conclusion that this sounds like a trial issue, not a suppression issue. My...

My lawyer lied to jury and hide evidence from jury . Now he is a judge. What can I do.

Nothing in your posting suggests that the attorney's statement was necessarily incorrect and certainly nothing suggests that the attorney "lied." ...

How does Evidence Rule 106 affect incomplete text message conversations?

The rule might or might not persuade the judge to order some additional material admitted, and that might be good, bad, indifferent or devastating...