Generally upon conviction in a criminal case, the lawyer that handled the trial is obligated to either (1) file a notice of appeal; (2) assist the...

Can judge insist absent father be served notice of custody hearing before ruling?

As the other lawyers have pointed out, the judge must serious efforts to make sure that the father is informed about the legal proceeding. This is...

Will my affair effect the outcome of the custody battle

As a general statement, affairs are never a good idea when custody is at issue. As another general statement, affairs in the custody context have...

Can I file for a case from abroad?

International cases, such as yours, often raise interesting procedural questions. The question you ask has a clear answer: yes, you can sue in the...

When does Double Jeopardy apply?

Double jeopardy attaches in a guilty plea situation when the trial judge accepts the plea. See Fransaw v. Lynaugh, 810 F.2d 518, 523 (5th Cir....

Can I use the actual evidence presented by the defendant in his de novo appeal? Literal... it got mixed in with my evidence.

A de novo appeal of a small claims court judgment is really not an "appeal" in the traditional sense because the county court to where the case is...