If I went to trial and found guilty, served time, and filed an appeal, can I be put on trial again for the exact same case.

Two things are important in answering your question: the law and procedure of the state in which you are being prosecuted and precise detailed...

What did I just pay for?

What you are suggesting is that the concept of contingency fees, or fees based on the result of the case, should apply to the defense of criminal...

Can additional issues be added to our Appeal?

Has your brief been filed yet? If Massachusetts procedure is similar to what I am familiar with from other states, you will not know what issues...

Note that I do not practice in New York and my comments are based on criminal appellate practice generally. New York law may approach the issue...

I cannot speak for state appellate practice in California, but in the jurisdictions in which I practice it is both normal and entirely proper for...

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What do I do with a Civil Demand letter from Kohls

Kohl's can make its civil demand pursuant to Illinois state law, but your friend does not actually owe anything unless and until Kohl's dues her in...

When the government charges multiple criminal violations in a single charging document, each separate violation is charged as a separate "count",...

Will I be able to use the supremacy clause of us constitution can i get a dismissal under this protection

You are tripping over your own feet, making this far more complicated than it needs to be. If the warrant issued in violation of the Fourth...

I assume that you are asking about an Illinois state prisoner. The projected parole date represents IDOC's current projection of the date on which...

I have ben looking at Illinois Compiled Statutes but am unable to find what the charge would be for lying to the chicago police.

There are any number of statutes that might be applicable depending on the circumstances. There is no use in speculating about "what the charge...