My brother was beaten by staff in booking at the Will County jail and injured. How can he get legal help from jail?

I have seen some remarkable videos from the inside of the Will County Jail. There are two distinct and very important problems here and they...

In a motion for re-hearing in the District Court of Appeal, how many days does the opposing party have to file an opposition....

In my experience, which is not in Florida, petitions for rehearing are so rarely granted that the opposing party seldom bothers to respond and the...

Affirmed means that the judgment of the trial court is upheld. If you are the one who took the appeal, then you lost. "Counsel was not...

Deferred Prosecution for international student

From a Class 3 felony to diversion? That is a pretty big gift you are asking for from the prosecutor. It is theoretically possible. The...

Your options are to get a post office box or have your mail sent to you at general delivery at the post-office in your new location. A box is...

How is "prevail" defined for appeals cases?

The language you have quoted suggests that case-by-case analysis would be appropriate and there is no "definition." There may be Washington state...

In the Court of Appeals of Ohio Eighth District, do you have to used the courts court reporter to transcribe the record?

I leave your transcript question for my Ohio colleagues to answer. I would only point out that if your case is, at appears to be, in the Ohio...

Can I appeal my federal sentencing based on my attorney not sending to the Court in his memorandum or in any other way info

Many factors involved here. The notice of appeal in federal court must be filed within fourteen days of final judgment. The appeal itself will...

Can uncharged conduct be raised at IL felony sentencing?

I regret to tell you that, although it seems unfair, uncharged conduct can indeed be considered in sentencing. There are some restrictions and the...

The pd defending me for the last 90 days represents the informant in a different case is this grounds for dismissal

Might be grounds for appointment of other counsel to represent you but it is not grounds for dismissal of the charge.