Notice of appeal filed, time to file initial brief but lower ct has not assembled the record. Would motion to compel be correct

You need a Massachusetts attorney to answer this on the basis of your state law and court rules, but I imagine you will find that a motion for an...

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I have a bench warrant for two years now from a case that's 4 years old.. what should i expect if i turn myself in? please help

It is not going to get better by putting it off. In fact it will probably get worse and as long as the warrant is outstanding you run the risk of...

I have a class 3 felony in theft n forgery and live in Illinois can I get that off my record

No conviction can be expunged under Illinois law, so that option is out. The alternative of having your conviction sealed is also unavailable on...

What will happen if the only witness to a felony after 18 years confesses that they lied on their police report?

You refer to the police report. You do not say that she gave false testimony at your trial. This leads me to suspect that you pled guilty. If...

I just received an unfair charge for a previous shoplifting offense..

What you received is a civil demand letter. The law in every state, including Illinois, allows a merchant to make a claim against anyone who has...

How do you beat an unfair and unjust possession of a controlled substance charge?

You fight an unfair and unjust charge exactly the same way that you fight a fair and just charge. You retain an attorney who will obtain and study...

Could I get my theft charged expunged or lowered. What would be the best route to go ?

I agree with my colleagues that your conviction (assuming, as appears likely, that it was a conviction) cannot be expunged. It imay be, however,...

A friend serving two 8-20 yrs is trying to get them to run concurrent but missed the 30 day period is this still possible to do?

Illinois law does have provisions for seeking permission to file a late notice of appeal under some circumstances, if that is what you are asking. ...

Do I need a lawyer present when I go to grand jury I took 4000. from work,

Your case might very well go to the grand jury, but that doesn't mean that you will. The prosecutor does not usually subpoena the target of an...

Sometimes the judge will direct that the record show a trial demand even without a specific request from the defendant, but you certainly cannot...