In the federal district court in Chicago it happens often. As for the federal court in New York, I defer to my NY colleagues.

My Daughter In law is on Probation for Theft and is on probation for two years can she leave the state for a family function?

The probation order should indicate whether she needs permission from her probation officer or from the judge. It is sure to require one or the...

What happens when a defendant manages to bring evidence proving his/her innocence to the DAs attention

Defendants often think that certain evidence proves their innocence when, from the point of view of a lawyer or a judge, it does no such thing. ...

Would this be considered "Newly Discovered Evidence?" If so, how can we present this if Direct Appeal was recently denied?

Isn't there an attorney handling this matter? That is whom you should be asking. Normally allegations of newly discovered evidence are not...

There are private services that will take your fingerprints for you and run a check so you can see what is coming up. It is not very expensive. I...

Is one person saying that they bought drugs from me enough probable cause for a judge to sign a search warrant

And even if were insufficient, if the officers executing the warrant relied upon it in good faith then you may be without a remedy. The law of...

Attorney said that in exchange for sexual acts, he would help with paperwork and convince my other attorney to lower the price?

It is not clear what you are trying to accomplish or what you are asking us to advise you about. Obviously you should stay far away from your...

Yes, you can apply for a pardon. It is up to the Governor whether to grant or deny your request. The better the presentation you can make and the...

I am a police officer, can a civilian politician or hired official have my tickets revoked upon request?

This seems to me a more complicated question than it does to some of my colleagues, which does not mean that my view is any better or my accurate...

Can I file an appeal for a judges decision? I applied to be let off probation early and was denied

You need a California attorney to address this question but two problems jump out at me just as a general matter: First, in most states an appeal...