Is this an appellate court error?

An appellate lawyer would not try to answer the question based upon your characterization of the court's opinion. You should retain an attorney to...

How long of waiting period before i beginning the Illinois expungment process. i was a first time convict of a class 3 felony

No Illinois conviction can be expunged and only a very few Class 4 felonies can be sealed, so there is nothing you can do unless the law is changed...

So you have a criminal case and you apparently gave a confession. You say that the police continued to press you to talk to them (stop using the...

Please help

You do not "have to meet with a prosecutor" and you shouldn't. Let your attorney handle this, and don't be so ready to "plea bargain down and not...

Can I withdraw guilty plea from seven years ago cause I didnt know how this would affect my record

Most unlikely there is anything you can do, but consult an attorney in the state in which you were convicted. Realize, though, that it is a very...

Looking for lawyer for federal charge conspiracy to distribute drugs

I don't know what people mean when the speak of an "aggressive" attorney. A defense attorney who knows only one strategy, be it aggressive,...

If I get a free consultation, do i have the privilege of attorney client privacy? Seeking criminal defense attorney

Yes, absolutely. Just remember that the privilege allows you to speak to an attorney confidentially about what has happened in the past or what is...

It is not a matter of looking it up. In some cases, particularly white collar investigations or cases where the Government would like your...

What kind of evidence do they have to have before a arrest can be made in a criminal damage?

There is no checklist. The constitutional standard for an arrest normally requires probable cause, which is a highly subjective standard.

If my friend went back to trial, would it be possible for him to get a lesser sentence than Life without parole?

You seem to think that he can go back and get a trial just by raising his hand. As a matter of fact, it is likely to extremely difficult and...