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Is a state appeals court opinion controlling (or merely instructive) over a federal court?

Joshua's answer | Answered on June 29, 2015

See my answer to your other posting of this question.

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Is a state appeals court opinion controlling (or merely instructive) over a federal court from the same state?

Joshua's answer | Answered on June 29, 2015

If this is a state court case and an issue of state law, the state opinion will control (in the absence of contrary state authority) and the...

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Is this even legal?

Joshua's answer | Answered on June 28, 2015

A person who reports criminal conduct to the police has no control over what the police do with the information. None. If you are not prepared...

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How can I get a pardon from the governor for an arson case from 20years ago

Joshua's answer | Answered on June 28, 2015

A pardon in Illinois is requested by submitting a petition for executive clemency to the Prisoner Review Board. Here is a link to some very basic...

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How does my son go about getting his case appealed

Joshua's answer | Answered on June 28, 2015

He should begin by asking his trial attorney. Typically an appeal is initiated by the filing of a notice of appeal in the proper court (in most...

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If a criminal case is dismissed due to insufficient evidence can anything from that case be used in a dcfs appeal or trial

Joshua's answer | Answered on June 26, 2015

Sorry but your question is too confusing to attempt an answer. Your situation sounds potentially serious, and one does not look for legal help in...

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How do I withdraw the guilty plea for two felony charges of a controlled substance?

Joshua's answer | Answered on June 26, 2015

Illinois law permits a motion for leave to withdraw a plea of guilty to be filed within thirty days of sentencing. It is within the discretion of...

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A contract that asks me to break the law "lying to a police officer" can it be enforced?

Joshua's answer | Answered on June 26, 2015

Assuming the complete and total accuracy of your description, the answer is "of course not." Whether you are characterizing the situation...

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Any probonal appeal attorneys out there that can help me with a marijuana case?

Joshua's answer | Answered on June 25, 2015

Indeed you should consult an attorney. You should also be aware that the points you have raised for us will probably do nothing to support an...

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I have a foid card an my gun was in the glove box unloaded and clip was seprate from the gun and i was charge with agguuw

Joshua's answer | Answered on June 24, 2015

So the guy tells the police that you pointed a gun at him. The police take a look at your car and Voila!, there just happens to be a gun in the...

Joshua Sachs's Answers (6116)

Is a state appeals court opinion controlling (or merely instructive) over a federal court?

Is a state appeals court opinion controlling (or merely instructive) over a federal court from the same state?

Is this even legal?

How can I get a pardon from the governor for an arson case from 20years ago

How does my son go about getting his case appealed

If a criminal case is dismissed due to insufficient evidence can anything from that case be used in a dcfs appeal or trial

How do I withdraw the guilty plea for two felony charges of a controlled substance?

A contract that asks me to break the law "lying to a police officer" can it be enforced?

Any probonal appeal attorneys out there that can help me with a marijuana case?

I have a foid card an my gun was in the glove box unloaded and clip was seprate from the gun and i was charge with agguuw