There is no such thing as a verdict of dismissal. A dismissal is an order by the judge which terminates a prosecution prior to a trial on the...

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Once someone is incarcerated, how many appeals does he get? And how long do he have if the first one is denied?

That may vary from state to state but in general there is only one appeal, although that appeal may have several possible stages (e.g. appellate...

I went 71 mph in a 40 mph zone but on the ticket the officer clearly wrote 31 mph in a 40 mph zone. Can I this get dismissed?

I agree with my colleagues that a clerical error can be corrected and is not grounds for dismissal. The prosecutor should thank you for posting an...

Appellee brief not filed, do I file a motion to review case now or just wait.

Sit tight and don't do anything. It is not at all unusual in Illinois for a brief to come in late on a motion for leave to file instanter, or for...

48 HOURS PREP TIME FOR NEW ATTORNEY THEN COURT, NOT ENOUGH TIME, MOTION IN LIMINE DENIED. CASELAW SUPPORTING DENIED CONTINUAN?

My guess, and keep in mind that I do not practice in California, is that case law is not going to carry the ball very far for you on this issue. ...

Trying to guess at a statute of limitations in the abstract, and in the absence of an actual indictment, is a speculative and dangerous exercise. ...

I took a charge for a friend however the friend is willing to come forward with the truth

I agree with my Pennsylvania colleagues. I want to add the warning that you and your friend might both be exposing yourselves to prosecution for...

Can I get evidence back that was taken in a case I beat in preliminary hearing "no probable cause"?

I agree that you should discuss this with your attorney and should not be posting about it at all, here or anywhere else. Please remember that...

Is the defendant in a drug conspiracy charge allowed to see what proof there was a conspiracy?

I agree with my colleagues. In addition, at least in the Seventh Circuit where I usually practice, the Government is required to make a formal...

Why are you even thinking about a plea agreement at this point? You have not even discussed the case with your attorney yet, as far as I can tell....