The mandate is the formal order of an appellate court, issued by the court clerk, that puts the court's decision into effect. Typically the...

I am a vituim of a case in Illinois me & another 18 year old got into a fight do I have to show up for court?

The usual technical answer is that if you are under subpoena you must obey the subpoena and appear in court, but if you are not under subpoena then...

If co-defendants are convicted under one case in FL and one party later wins post conviction relief, does it apply to both?

That does not follow. In addition to the difficulties noted by my colleagues, I see a serious procedural problem that may or may not be an issue...

Please note that I do not practice, and am not licensed to practice, in Massachusetts. I express no opinion at all on the merits of the legal issue...

I strongly suggest that you cross-post your question to "licensing". You really need to discuss this with an attorney who is familiar with the laws...

How can I follow the case of someone who has been charged federally as a felon in possession of multiple stolen firearms ?

Sign up for PACER, the online record service of the federal court system. Anybody can register for a small fee and very modest use charges. PACER...

Any lawyer here to wipe out conviction on my records

Avvo is not a law office and not does not provide any legal services. This is an online Q&A forum to which attorneys from all over the country...

Expunged records remain available to law enforcement.

Can I get my first OWI misdemeanor in Indiana expunged after pleading guilty in Indiana court even though I live in Illinois??

Where you live is of no consequence. Whether your Indiana OWI can be expunged is a matter of Indiana law and any request for expungement must be...

What will happen to my husband?

There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question. Clearly he needs an attorney whose criminal defense work is respected in your county. At...