How does a prosecutor charge someone?

If I understand your question correctly, you are asking about a situation in which somebody confesses to a murder but the prosecutor has no...

Appeal civil case - divorce

The shortest wait I ever had for a decision from an Illinois appellate court was about thirty seconds, the only time I have ever heard, or heard...

When is it necessary to obtain a Certificate of Appealability?

Are you asking about an appeal in the Texas state courts or about a federal habeas corpus appeal? If it is a question of a Texas state appeal, you...

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

Not only is it very difficult to establish ineffective assistance, it is often a claim that is more properly raised in a collateral petition than...

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Can my son appeal his sentence based on incompetent representation from his court appointed attorney?

You have not told us the things that a lawyer would care about and would want to know. When did all this happen? Last week or five years ago? In...

My underage roommate keeps beers in the fridge. If i call the police, Is this enough for him to get in trouble?

Bringing the police into any situation could have very grave consequences that nobody can foresee; not you and certainly not an attorney on a...

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Isn't there a pro se on line instruction manual, a person told me about it but I cant find it!

There might be, but it isn't going to help very much. You will hear often that appellate work is difficult because of the myriad rules and filing...

Is it wise for a defendant's family to talk to prosecutors?

I do not think it is wise at all. But the family should be asking the defendant's lawyer for advice on this, and nobody here should be...

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If someone is currently in jail, should they discuss their case information over the phone when it is recorded?

Absolutely not. Not over the phone and not any other way either. The only person with whom you should discuss your case is your attorney.

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Medicare Fraud investigation - immunity

If I were in your position I would consult an attorney who works in the area of federal criminal defense. Your attorney can explore the situation...