A criminal case can only be dismissed with permission from the prosecutor, which rarely happens.

How can I get information to do a 1983 suit to get a love one out of prison?

If the defendant's conviction occurred as a result of a constitutional violation, such as ineffective assistance of counsel, you can file a writ of...

Call the clerk's office of the county where the case was filed, and they should be able to provide that information.

If the judge has asked for a hearing on a motion for summary judgment, it probably means that he or she has questions that are not answered by the...

Why is there 2 rulings on my unemployment? Which one do I go by?

If the commission affirmed the previous ruling denying unemployment benefits, after it allowed you to appeal late, then that means you will not...

What is the best way to help someone with a life sentence no parole? Writ of habius corpus or appeal?

Your summary seems to state that your son's court appointed attorney already filed a notice of appeal. If the appeal was unsuccessful, there is no...

If the previous ruling was affirmed, that means the decision being appealed remains unchanged.

Can I pay a fine, take a coarse, or hire a lawyer to get my CDL back after it was banned for life for a drug conviction in 2009?

You should talk to an experienced post-conviction writ attorney to see if filing a writ might be an option. A list of board-certified criminal...

If I file a subpoena with a Notice of deposition, do I still need a motion to compel if the defense files a motion to quash?

The motion to quash the subpoena means you will need to file a motion to compel the witness's attendance at the deposition. You should also not be...

Fed Case A /dismissed 6 months ago. But Case B which is on appeal reversed against D. Can case A be reopened again? (P/D same)

Case B's reversal on appeal has nothing to do with Case A. To change Case A's disposition, it would have needed to be appealed, just as Case B was...