Can a guilty verdict get a mistrial based on a lawyer mistake?

I defer to my Florida colleagues, but I am willing to bet that the judge advised her of the correct potential sentence on the record, which is...

Is it easy to get federal sentencing reductions for being a minor or minimal participant?

It is never "easy." You need good facts and a good presentation by your attorney to have a chance, but it can be done in the right case if the...

When do courts appoint private counsel and when do courts appoint public defenders?

That varies from state to state and even from court to court. The tag on your posting suggests that you are asking specifically about criminal...

Illinois Supreme Court Rule 309 provides that an appeal can be dismissed by the trial court before the record is filed in the reviewing court,...

What is a "transcript" during a Federal appeal? Also, how long does the appeal takes?

The transcript is the verbatim report of every word spoken in court throughout the case, as taken down by the court reporter. Traditionally, the...

Can a bond in class 2 Felony be reinstalled after a year and seven months bail jumped.

Can be, sure. Will be? Not bloody likely.

Do you recommend hiring an appeal attorney? or a court-appointed is sufficient? Are there going to be the same results?

In my experience, which is not in Michigan, many excellent federal court defense attorneys accept CJA appointments, so the retained and appointed...

I've been charged with attempted 3rd degree burglary. An eyewitness saw me knocking on and trying the doors of the house.

If you are willing to risk a trial you might have a shot at a "not guilty" on the facts that you describe. Make sure that a misdemeanor conviction...

The point to understand about the remand for decision "consistent with the foregoing opinion" is that the appellate court is not telling the lower...

I am writing and have filed my Oregon Supreme Court case Pro Se, can I hire an attorney to research case law for me?

No reason why not if you find an attorney who is willing to do that. Depending on the issues involved in your case that could be either a...