If your public defender does not ask one question that you had to any of the witnesses at trial can you use this in a appeal?

You need an Indiana attorney to answer this question but, in addition to the problem noted by my colleague that the matter of what questions to put...

Can Obstruction of Justice/Destroy Evidence be expunged or sealed in the state of Illinois?

It is the disposition, not the charge, that controls. You tell us that you were charged, but you do not tell us the disposition of the case, and...

Can I argue on appeal ineffective atty for failing to even challenge the fed. sentencing guidelines, or must I remand and raise?

I am assuming that your case arises out the Chicago area from which you posted, and that your appeal would therefore come before the US Court of...

Can your lawyer still file a motion to suppress if you're indicated in state court

That is when motions are filed, after indictment or information. Not before.

Motion to suppress evidence has been granted for my case and I now have to appear for a status hearing. What is the purpose?

The judge will want to hear from the prosecutor: 1. whether the state is appealing the grant of the motion to suppress, and 2. whether, if...

I have petty theft from 3 yrs ago and I payd a fine and did com survice and I just got caught with retail theft am Igoin to jail

Jail is certainly more likely than it would be on a first offense, but there are alternatives and a good attorney may be able to get a more...

If your attorney says that you are guilty in front of the jury and you have plead not guilty is this grounds for an appeal?

I have seen criminal convictions reversed for that very reason in Illinois but the outcome depends on the details of each individual case as well...

I am researching Marsden hearings. I know what I need to say and to do. I feel adamant about what I can prove

Is your case in Illinois? Maybe I have been living in a hole for the last few decades, but I have only encountered reference to Marsden hearings...

I've been charged with criminal domestic violence charges. Do I need a DV lawyer or a Criminal Defense lawyer in AVVO?

Lawyers describe their practices on Avvo pretty much any way they wish, so the practice areas you will find here are just more-or-less helpful...

In my experience, discovery material rarely goes into the court file, so you probably won't find it there. A transcript of proceedings is not...