Attorney that specializes in Federal Appeals?

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What is the difference between supervision and probation?

Supervision is a non-final disposition that is not a conviction. If the term of supervision is completed to the court's satisfaction, the charge...

That kind of brief goes by different names in different states, but basically they fall into two types. There is the "Anders" brief which may be...

Can I get a class A misdemeanor expunged?

It depends upon the disposition of your misdemeanor case. With very few exceptions, Illinois will not expunge any conviction, be it felony or...

I was convicted of forgery back in 2006 I believe, and I would like to know if my record can be expunged.

Are the incident when you were 16 and the forgery conviction at 20 related or entirely separate? That aside, Forgery in Illinois is usually a...

Are most U.S. Criminal Defense lawyers able to practice or represent both the plaintiff and the criminal?

You will never find one because there is no such thing. Individuals cannot prosecute criminal cases because the very meaning of a criminal charge...

Can you appeal a felony conviction?

If you already entered a plea of guilty you can only appeal if, within thirty days of sentencing, you file a motion before the circuit court asking...

Falsely Accused of Felony Vandalism. Will i be charged?

There is no way of knowing what the GJ will do, and you do not know what kind of information the police have turned up. You do not even know if...

Void judgment entry of conviction and sentence

It has been a while since I researched this issue, but my recollection is that federal habeas corpus has no effect at all on the legal validity of...

Why would an Appeals court Judge come to the stand and say where is that guy that wants to defend himself and then follow up

Nothing improper about it, although perhaps the way he said it was undignified. The trial judge tried twice to warn you. Now the appellate judge...