How does Precedent work? Identical case, different circuit? What does this mean?

Sometimes different circuits take flatly contradictory positions. Where this happens, a federal district court must follow the rule of its own...

Class 2 misdemeanor, "Waiver of Counsel".

Only once in my forty years of practice has a client filed pro se motions behind my back. I told the client that he had ten minutes to think it...

Is it possible for a person to file an appeal on their own behalf?

I do not practice in Iowa, but the first thing that jumps out at me from your question is that in many states the kind of claims you seem to have...

Probably not, but you should be addressing this question to your own attorney It is obvious from your question that the matter has gone way too...

Girl asked me for a ride i gave her a ride to the store and she comitted a robbery now they charging me with the same can i bet

You certainly don't improve your chances by discussing your case in a public internet forum like this. You are facing a very serious charge. You...

Federal Habeas?

That is a very confusing question the way you put it. A habeas corpus to a federal conviction normally lies under Section 2255, but you refer to...

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The prosecutor here gives better plea bargains to clients of certain attorneys. Do I have a cause of action?

Some attorneys are always getting good deals because they stay away from the tough cases and deal only with pussycats. There are many, many...

I was a person of interest in a criminal matter and haven't been charged or contacted in a few months, should I check up on it?

The last I words I would ever advise a client to say are, "Wake up, officer."

How do I go about getting my record ex-sponged ?

You have some big problems. If you have any conviction on your record, whether felony or misdemeanor, then nothing can be expunged. Many...

Once I complete court supervision for a class B misdemeanor can employees find out about it on a background check?

Of course you can apply for jobs. You can start doing that right now even while you are on supervision. However, if your prospective employees...