A denial of a continuance is an interlocutory (i.e. non-final) order and such orders are not normally appealable because the law wants only one...

There is no practical difference between a nolle pros and a not guilty. You cannot reopen the case because it is a criminal charge which the...

It is the prosecutor's obligation to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you are guilty. You do not have to prove that you are not guilty, which...

Is this search legal?

"never stated my rights" . . . that has nothing to do with the case at all. You were not subjected to custodial interrogation so there was no...

Roommate of 1 month attacked me yesterday. Told me to be out today or he'd have me arrested. How?

My advice: Stay far away from this very dangerous man. Stay with family, or in a shelter if necessary, until he is gone and go to the police or the...

I have a shared parenting agreement that I signed,however I would like to appeal one part of it. How does the court view this?

Just on the basis of what you say in your posting, it does not sound like an appeal is what you need. An appeal takes the case to a higher court...

When it comes to court dates concerning a criminal case what is after a pretrial hearing if you are not going to trial?

When you say "if you are not going to trial" do you mean that you are not going to trial on the next court date or that you have already made a...

In a retrial can my brother be sentenced to more time than he was during my first trial?

Normally not, but under some circumstances it can happen. The United States Supreme Court has cut some close distinctions on this question. The...

How do I get my felony conviction from another state Expunged??

This does not sound right. The law in Illinois does not permit any convictions to be expunged and did not permit the expungement of convictions...

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Motel searched without warrant looking for money found drugs pleaded guilty at public defenders request can this be overturned

You can ask leave of court to withdraw your plea if you make the motion within thirty days. It is up to the judge whether to allow you to withdraw...

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