How does the statute of limitations work

Typically a statute of limitations provides that prosecution for an offense must be commenced within a certain time after the offense was...

On the twentieth of June the fed district court judge denied defendants motion to dismiss my lawsuit. On the twentieth ...

Denial of a motion to dismiss does not constitute a favorable decision on the merits of your case. It only means that you will be allowed to go...

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If detectives did improper work on your case and you were found guilty of 1st degree assault under measure 11, could you appeal?

I do not practice in Oregon, so take this just as a top-of-the-head response. Anyone convicted of a criminal offense has a right to appeal the...

I am looking for a form that is related to 5D1.1(a)?

In most criminal-related matters there are no forms to fill out. Motions are case-specific and are prepared by the attorneys as appropriate.

Do I have to tell the state my witness?

I agree with Mr. Wigell. The Illinois Supreme Court Rules 411 et seq.governing criminal discovery apply only to felony cases. Disclosure of...

How do I find help for a family member who is in prison get help with a federal appeal pro bono I've had no luck on the internet

If your friend is taking a direct appeal from a conviction he is entitled to appointed counsel. If by "appeal" you are really asking about some...

Can I be charged for possesion of a controlled substance if the drugs were not in my possesion???

Yes, you can be charged, as you have been. Depending on the way the evidence develops at trial, you could both be convicted.

Will an open alcohol offense effect my insurance rates, and is it expugnable?

Traffic code offenses cannot be expunged in Illinois.

Pled quilty to a bank larceny charge only spent 5 months detained how long must i wait to request my case to be expunged

I am afraid Mr. Brody nailed it. There is no expungement of federal criminal records. If you have a state court conviction you need to ask a...

How do I appeal a drug conviction successfully?

Don't even think of doing it yourself. A criminal appeal is a tough project even for a specialist, and is always a steep uphill fight. A...