Can I request time past the 30 days allowed for motion to reconsider after judge's denial?

See my answer to your other posting. It would be irresponsible to try to give an answer based only on your question as posed. A lawyer would...

We are now at motion to reconsider, is it to late for a new attorney, the next step is appellate court?

If I understand your question correctly, you were convicted after trial and took a direct appeal. The appellate court remanded for an attentuation...

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I am considering using the first amendment as defense for possession of marijuana. I would appreciate any comments

Sure, why not? Expect to be convicted, though.

How bad is it that I got caught with 320$ worth of merchandise that wasnt mine in my vehicle?

It is bad. If you are charged with a misdemeanor you are facing the possibility of up to a year in the county jail. If you are charged with a...

What can be done after being found guilty in a case if you feel you had non caring, bad counsel? It showed she wasn't prepared.

You might consider trying to find another attorney who would be able, if appropriate, to raise the matter of your trial representation before the...

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I would like to know if there is anything that can be done about an old federal sex offense case that ended in a plea.

Very unlikely. You could review the details of your case with an attorney familiar with federal appellate and collateral remedies just to be sure,...

My son's traveling to Germany w/school. He was found with Marijuana, a Misdemeanor. He's on probation, can he attend the trip?

As Mr. Swor explained, there are two different considerations here, and both must be satisfied. On the departure end, the judge who imposed your...

Is there a site to check for the docket histories of illinois appellate court cases?

I agree with my colleagues. To actually review the appellate court's docket on a case, or to read the briefs filed, you would have to visit the...

My truck was stolen last night from a bar parking lot and wrecked into a tree.

Talk to a criminal defense attorney before you have anything further to do with the police. You are the target of a criminal inbestigation and you...

Pro Bono federal appeals attorney for a criminal case?

It is very hard to see what kind of remedy he could possibly have at this point but he should contact the federal defender office in this district...