Federal inmate question

An appeal from a federal conviction and sentence is heard by the federal court of appeals for your circuit. If you were convicted and sentenced by...

Where the arrest is made by a municipal police department I normally serve the city attorney, who sometimes has the official title of corporation...

Who is the best attorney for a trial with jury on a class X felony drug charge for a first time offender?

There is no such thing as a "best" attorney. Any attorney licensed in Illinois who knows how to defend and, if necessary, to try a criminal case;...

Often, yes, but that depends on many factors. The rules are different in federal court than in state court, and are different from state to state....

I had a preliminary hearing in May, next month I will have my third pretrial is that normal? How many pretrials can there be?

There is no limit on the number of times a case can come before the court before it is tried. A simple misdemeanor case might be tried on the...

How much money would an appellate attorney charge to file a reply brief on appeal?

In my view it would be highly improper for any lawyer to touch this case without the consent of the attorney who is already representing you. ...

I need a lawyer

Just a small suggestion to supplement the excellent advice of my Florida colleagues. I wouldn't go in front of a judge and call what you did "a...

Why is a transcript ordered in US Court of Appeals?

The reviewing powers of an appellate court like the United States Court of Appeals are limited to matters "of record." If a problem does not...

My ex is filing an appeal "pro se" on our removal case. What is the cost for an attorney to file rebuttal?

Don't even begin to think that you know what the issues on your appeal will be. Your posting shows that you are already far over your head. ...

One would have to read the specific order to know what its terms are. Is there a stay actually in effect or has your ex merely indicated that he...