A family member is in prison with a life sentencing with prorole. He has new eveidence about his case that can get him release.

That is going to be one tough case, both procedurally and on the merits, and the fight will be long and steeply uphill all the way. I agree with...

Motion to withdraw guilty plea

What do you mean an "initial" request? You are not going to have a second chance. The law on motions for leave to withdraw guilty pleas varies...

I will like to exponge federal felony for possion of meth

Unfortunately, a federal conviction cannot be expunged.

Is it safe to discuss your crimes with a therapist (certified social worker)? Can they report you?

I don't know about California, but in Illinois I have seen people convicted and sentenced to death on the basis of that kind of testimony, so watch...

Juvenile conviction in shoplifting case, based on circumstantial evidence only.

Illinois does not distinguish between the probative value of direct and cirumstantial evidence. A defendant can be convicted on entirely...

How many days is it to appeal a federal sentence?

In a criminal case, a defendant's notice of appeal must be filed in the district court (not the court of appeals) within 14 days after the later of...

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How can I get him out?

I agree with my colleagues that calling the jail will not help. The key to this situation is the prosecutor, the only one who can make the...

Please explain Judicial Discretion and how it relates to gender, and self-litigant bias.

There are some subjects on which the law makes a clear call, but many others in which it is only possible to state general principles, and within...

What happens to a detectives on-going cases if he is involved and pleads on charges?

That is certainly a serious question, but not an easy one to answer because the answer would depend not only on the evidentiary law in your state...

I an in need of an attorney however i need to be convinced they are exp and truthful

It is natural that you would want to have some confidence in the ability and interity of your attorney. Similarly, it is natural that the attorney...