After a Florida state conviction and a direct appeal has been filed can one file a federal habeas corpus

Federal habeas corpus relief requires that you exhaust your available state remedies. Whether that means that you must go through post-conviction...

Trying to find out what is going on

I agree with my colleagues. You or your attorney could pull the municipal code of the town in which the hotel was located and have a look at...

Can you be found guilty on charges made on you that cant be physically proven?

1. Physical evidence is not required in order to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. 2. Actual physical possession is not required to...

What kind of trouble would a parent be in for forging a signature of another parent on probation papers?

It could be serious, but at the same time no prosecutor wants to be manipulated into acting as muscle in a divorce or custody dispute. And going to...

How do I land a single deal with a major record label ?

I have retagged your question "Entertainment". You will get more useful answers that way.

A writ of habeas corpus ad testificandum is court order, issued over the seal of the clerk of the court, commanding the custodian of a prisoner to...

What is a general step-by-step procedure on handling a criminal appeal in federal court?

The backbone of federal appellate practice is the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. Circuits also have their own local circuit rules that they...

Will a civil fine show up on my record when police was involved for retail theft?

All we can do here is guess as to just what is happening and you really should consult an attorney. It sounds to me as though the police charged...

Is PCRA (Ineffective) waived if not brought up on direct appeal when it is on the record and you no longer have that attorney?

You raise a very technical question, the answer to which will depend on the law of your state. The answer that would be right for one state could...

Is there such thing as a court-appointed appeals lawyer

An indigent criminal defendant has a federal constitutional right to appointment of counsel on appeal at least to the extent that state law allows...