How does a petitioner get the circuit court of appeals to respond in a docketed case 100 days old?

In my experience, a federal court of appeals takes an application for leave to file a second or successive petition very seriously and will take...

Are you aware that in Illinois unless certain motions are filed in the trial court as a precondition to appeal, any issues raised on appeal are...

Can I file an appeal to judges decision to deny my motion for substitution of judge as of right?

A quick look at the governing Illinois Supreme Court Rules suggests that this is not an issue which will support an interlocutory appeal either as...

Can a poor cytisine get a public defender for an appeal ?

In Illinois the court normally appoints the Office of the State Appellate Defender to represent indigent defendants on appeal. The standards of...

When I am being questioned in court or cross examined is it wise to simply invoke my 5th amendment privileges at all questions?

The prosecutor is not going to have a chance to question you in court at all unless you elect to testify. If you testify you cannot claim the 5th...

Why was I charged with Criminal Trespassing to Land?

Don't be surprised to find that conduct is alleged that falls within some part of the charged statute or, if not, expect that the charge will be...

I cannot speak for Florida but I can tell you about my own personal experience. I served for roughly eight years with the Illinois State Appellate...

Do I really have to pay this civil demand fine from Walmart for the person I was with shoplifted not me?

In your situation I would consult an attorney whose criminal defense work is respected in your county. I agree with Mr. Williams that clients are...

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Can you go to jail for 5th degree theft if it's the first time.

If you repost your question using an Iowa address, the Iowa attorneys will pick it up and may be able to answer your question. Right now it is...

Can my accuser plead the 5th if a requirement of his probation is to testify against me?

You ask an important and interesting question and I fact I had written an answer when I reread your posting and saw that you already have an...