Every standard of review considers how the law applies to the facts. A de novo standard of review means that the appellate court gives no...

IS there a good resource for the entire appeals process and next steps as to Arizona?

The first step in taking an appeal is to become familiar with the procedural rules of the court which will hear your case. In many courts a copy...

1. If an officer witnessed my crime, does he then still have to read my Miranda rights?

I agree with all of my colleagues. The fact that the officer witnesses the crime has, by itself, no direct effect on the Miranda issue. It does,...

I want to drop theft charge on some one and the sheriff department said I cant is this true and if not what action can I take

I agree with my colleagues with this clarification. The prosecution can proceed without your cooperation unless your testimony is essential. If...

Is it normal for the police to interrogate someone who files charges?

That is what police do. Detectives often seem to operate on the assumption that every is a criminal, all the more so if something about a...

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Stealing chocolate bars?!

My experience is that shoplifting cases are generally handled pretty leniently the first time or two, but after that patience wears out and the...

Can I find out how many speeding tickets were issued from the city of Shorewood versus the # of tickets from the city of Joliet?

Your information about tickets between Joliet and Shorewood, assuming that you were able to properly present it, would run into real trouble if the...

Child custody appeals -- Illinois

It is impossible to answer your question without thorough familiarity with the record of the case. The record could reveal grounds for a...

If you deny being extradited from MO to GA, how long does the state have to appeal?

There is nothing to appeal. Your husband did not "deny" extradition. He merely refused to consent. Now Georgia will go to a judge for an...

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Should i appeal and is it worth it?

Based on your posting it is not clear what you would be appealing from or what you would be appealing about. Consult an attorney who can help you...