How do I find a COMPETENT post-conviction criminal attorney in Va to try and overturn an Alford Plea Bargain? I am in UK.

I have two suggestions. First, try the Avvo find-a-lawyer function and look for Virginia attorneys who have good reputations in criminal appeal...

An acquaintance told me she emblezzed funds from an employer a few years ago, what r the statute of limitations for emblezzment?

Looking at this situation from the point of view of the police or prosecutor, I would not want to see you botch my case by undertaking a private...

I am to be sentenced Oct. 30th on a felony DUI. Will I be allowed to speak? If I fire my PD, may I speak? Illinois

You will have the right to address the court prior to imposition of sentence in an unsworn statement on which you cannot be cross-examined. This...

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In most states and most circumstances there is no choice. Pre-trial rulings cannot normally be appealed until there is a final judgement of...

A North Carolina attorney could tell you whether or not this is the law in your state, but in many situations a crime can be considered to have...

How do I file a Motion to Dismiss regarding an appeal of a Restraining Order I received on someone?

Your question is confusing. Are you asking how you as appellant can voluntarily dismiss your own appeal that you no longer want to pursue? Or are...

As an appellate specialist of close to forty years experience, let me tell you that if "everyone says he would win his case" in the Ohio Supreme...

How do I reopen a suicide case in Shreveport Louisiana myself ?

If the DA is not persuaded by your investigation and evidence there is ultimately not much you can do. You might try approaching the Louisiana...

Can I counter sue for feeling like i was false arrested for being a male even if was the one that got hurt most?

You cannot "counter-sue" because you are not being sued. You are being prosecuted. Can you sue anyone? Not sure what you have in mind but I...

Was served a supenoa in IL as a witness, but due not want to testify on a family member.

You can be required to testify. There is, in general, only one exception. That is that if your testimony would tend to incriminate you, in other...