How long do I have to appeal a decision from the state supreme court?

You cannot "appeal" a state conviction to the federal courts. There are two ways in which you can try to obtain federal review. You can file a...

Is a discovery a pretty important thing for you to have before you go to court?

If this is a federal case then it is possible that there is material that the Government is not yet required to produce to the defense. Federal...

Police entrapment.

Well, it certainly does not sound like entrapment if that is what you are asking.

Is a witness statement that is not consistent credible?

Inconsistencies in testimony and inconsistencies between in-court testimony and a witness's prior statements can be developed by counsel on...

My friend hired an attorney to file a federal appeal. It's been 10 months and no word, should we be worried? It is a drug case.

There is no reason why you should hear anything, since it is not your case. I assume that your friend is being kept up to date by his...

Can someone appeal a conviction from prison?

Not only is it possible to appeal a criminal conviction while in prison, that is what normally happens. However, every state requires that an...

Travelling with missdemenour. what will we require from court or where in court we should apply?

If she is on bond she cannot leave the state without permission from the judge. In my experience such permission is usually granted where the...

If a sentence is overturned and remanded back to trial due to ineffective assistance of counsel, does this constitute legal malp

Maybe, but not necessarily. And if you get relief and resentencing what are your damages, besides what you paid the post-conviction attorney?

How often does the 8th Circuit reverse itself to follow the 7th Circuit?

All of the federal courts of appeals are obligated to follow the rulings of the Supreme Court, but they follow each other's rulings only insofar as...

I will start by acknowledging that if I ever researched this specific question it was a long time ago and I do not remember exactly what I found. ...