Is it ever too late to appeal a case?

It can very definitely become too late to appeal a case, and very quickly, too. In general, an appeal in Illinois must be intiated within thirty...

How can i get a copy of a conviction in a murder case

I don't know how this works in Alabama, but in the jurisdictions with which I am familiar the clerk's file would contain all of the documents filed...

What am i looking at fines or probation...jailtime?

Any of those is possible. You could be prosecuted on the new charges (battery, shoplifting, and anything else that the prosecutor might add)...

Is there any way we can still file a motion for sentence reduction after a Federal Court denied our appeal?

That is exactly right. Looking at new evidence provided after trial is not the function of an appeals court and it is not the function of an...

Good question. In 1979 the United States Supreme Court held that although the police may seize such a separate container, the must obtain a...

Needing pro bono criminal lawyer for friend on charges of conspiracy with intent to deliver methamphetamine

Your question is posted under "federal crimes." The federal court will appoint counsel for a defendant who cannot afford to retain an attorney. ...

When plea drops drastically is this a sign of a weak case?

Maybe, maybe not. You should be asking your lawyer this question. No one else is in a position to answer it. And remember, the prosecutor's...

You have to find out from the clerk what days and times your judge hears motions. You prepare a written motion telling the judge when, where and...

In IL. my 15 year old was just given her choice of a citation or community service for underage drinking for an episode based

The girl's evidence, if she testifies in court, would not be hearsay. It would be admissible and, if believed, could be sufficient to support a...

Whats the min- max sentence for burglary in Illinois

In addition to the normal statutory sentences as explained by attorney Smejkal, such extra pleasures as extended term (essentially double-time) and...