Usually the prosecutor takes a quick look at the letter and hands it up to the judge who likewise takes a quick look and accepts it. Unless there...

If my asylum case is denied by 9th circuit, is there a higher level of court I can appeal to?

A decision of the court of appeals cannot be appealed to the Supreme Court. Supreme Court review is by discretionary writ of certiorari, not by...

Can my ex appeal on a judgement that was made over 9 months ago?

Without reviewing the record I would assume that the time in which to file a notice of appeal from the final order in the case expired some time in...

My boyfriend just got arrested and he is still involved in other case. Should he tell attorney about new case or wait till done?

Of course he should tell his lawyer. Does it occur to him that if he tries to conceal a pending charge the lawyer may no longer be willing to...

If someone is placed on Conditional Discharge for 2 years in Illinois what does that entail?

The court is putting you on your honor not to violate the conditions of your discharge. If you violate those conditions you are taking advantage...

Federal Court criminal department. If a client gives a letter from a Dr. to his attorney to show that he had emergency surgery

I would say it would be good practice on the part of the attorney. Normal as in, would most attorneys do it? No idea what most would do, but the...

2 misdameanors for retail theft. Second in 09. Now a third arrest for same. In Illinois does that become a felony for third time

It can be charged as a felony, and it will be unless you are very lucky.

Do you get drug tested at court for a DUI

The supervision shouldn't matter? Of course it will matter, and you should not be surprised if the State moves to revoke your supervision as well...

Hello, W/out my consent or knowledge company added services and mailing bill, once it's stamped - is it a Federal crime?

Sounds like a total non-starter to me. Even if there were a technical criminal violation, and I at least cannot see it, where are you going to...

Can a doctor who works for the company release an employee to full duty before they see their physician?

This sounds like an employment or worker's compensation question. "Work Release" refers to a form of criminal punishment in which someone...