I need a document "translated" from the 6th circuit court... was his appeal approved or denied?

First of all, I am guessing that you misquoted and that the citation is to 28 USC §2254, not to §2245. That aside, I agree with my colleagues. ...

Are the public defender laws in Minnesota state-wide, or does each individual county get to decide their own rules/laws?

It might not cost much to retain a private attorney just to negotiate a surrender, after which the public defender could take over. Only a...

No Illinois conviction for any criminal offense, felony or misdemeanor, can be expunged.* Although records for many misdemeanors and some Class 3...

Can a case without conspiracy be add up leadership role enhancement

The defendant's sentence can be enhanced for leadership role without a conspiracy charge. That is not a problem and it happens often. Whether a...

Can federal prosecutors/parole officers CONTINUE to add points to a federal case while an inmate is awaiting sentencing?

I agree with Mr. Mitchell. I will only add that neither the prosecutor nor the probation office can "add" points, any more than the defendant can...

Should i file a petition for review to CA-Supreme court arguing the same weak points from appeal, or a petition for Hebeas?

I defer to my California colleagues. I will add only this additional consideration. If there are federal constitutional issues in your case that...

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How are Illinois Supreme Court Cases Scheduled for Oral Argument? I want to find out if a Case will be Argued in Sept or Nov.

The Supreme Court's docket is available online at: http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/SupremeCourt/Docket/default.asp In my experience cases are not...

Process & how long it takes to expunge record after completing misdemeanor deferred prosecution program (retail theft) in 4/15

If the charge against her was dismissed after successful completion of a deferred prosecution program she can file a petition for expungement...

Typically there is permitted only one appeal from a judgment of conviction, although that appeal may have several stages and in a complicated case...

Filed a motion 2255 in fed court on several issues. Was granted a evidentiary hearing to get COA and appeal rights back and won

First of all, congratulations on the outcome of your appeal and of your success to date on you 2255 motion. It sounds from your posting as though...

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