Can the party bringing about an appeal, sue the defending side for attorney's fees?
Noll
Chicago, IL
Criminal defense Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Noll
You need to check on the conditions of his bond.
The next steps are to fill out the petition, get a certified copy of your disposition, pay the filing fee and then wait 60 days. You might want to...
The answer is no -- the codefendant's conviction does not have to be overturned -- the evidence as to each could be different.
Don't write a letter to the judge.
You have a chance but you need to consult with a lawyer. Ineffective assistance of counsel claims are hard to win.
Maybe -- but you will need to prove deliberate indifference and that is tough.
They may or may not find out. If they do, your probation could be extended and you could be in big trouble. You need to consult a lawyer.
Consult an attorney. Probation is certainly a possibility.
If the police do not want to arrest you, the guy can only sue you civilly. Since there are no damages, I would not worry too much