My friend was convicted of a murder he did not commit but was sentenced to 23 yrs. he has served 8 yrs already.

Unless there is something extraordinarily unusual about his case he is probably too late to do either, but he should consult an attorney familiar...

Can I be charged with possesion of ammunition as a felon. If I didnt know it was in the glove box.

First of all, if you are facing a felony charge you need an attorney. This is particularly so with your record because you cannot afford to take...

Can the prosecution call a witness to testify that the defendant confessed to him privately. Or is that hearsay?

It is admissible as one of the many, many exceptions to the hearsay rule and prosecutors present such testimony frequently. Evidentiary law varies...

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Appealability of Judge Interjections into testimony

It might be in an extreme case, but that would be a very fact-specific claim which the attorney handling the appeal would have to evaluate in light...

Maybe, maybe not. Why take a chance? Ask for permission from the judge.

Yes. A traffic stop that turns up the warrant can do it to you anywhere and at any moment. You will be a lot better off facing up to this and...

What's a probable cause for arresting someone after the police take a report from alleged victim, no physical evidence present?

Probable cause is not a high burden and the complainant's statement to the police, even if uncorroborated, is often sufficient. You don't tell...

Is all disorderly conduct violations charges automatically sealed after one year? Will a background check be able to see it?

The question is asked, and the answers are given, about New York law. Expungement and sealing of criminal records is a subject on which the law...

Appeals process in State of Illinois

Your question is unclear, but it sounds as though you have a criminal appeal on which you arebeing represented by the State Appellate Defender. ...

Can I use trial transcrips in a subsequent trial?

Your posting does not tell us what state your case is in. Evidentiary questions are usually controlled by state law, so that is something one...