What do I do?

Yes, you should consult with an attorney before you make any statements to the DA's office. I've worked on several appeals where the...

Can I as friend file 1107 for inmate at local courthouse?

You cannot write the 11.07 writ for your friend, since you are not an attorney. But if your friend completes the fill-in-the-blankd 11.07 writ...

A petition for review with the Texas Supreme Court must be filed that court within 45 days of the appellate court's decision, or within 45 days...

It means that the briefs have been filed, but the case has not yet been given a date for submission on oral argument or briefs. The court must...

11.07 undue?

There is no $5 filing fee for an article 11.07 state court writ in Texas. There is a $5 filing fee for a federal 2254 writ after the 11.07 state...

Deadline for filing appeal notice at federal court is 30 days?

If its a federal civil case, the notice of appeal filing deadline is 30 days after the judgment is entered, unless one of the motions listed in...

Can I refuse probation?

If you plead guilty with no plea agreement capping the sentence, the judge could sentence you to up to 180 days in county jail for a Class B...

Appellate prosecutors can sometimes become overloaded in their case load, and need to request an extension of time to file the State's Brief in an...

Can I reset a probation hearing if I need to fire a court appointed lawyer to get time to hire a new lawyer

You cannot "fire" a court-appointed attorney, unless you have already hired an attorney, who will then file a motion to substitute counsel. The...

Since you are not appealing, and are the appellee, you might be able to delay hiring an attorney for awhile, because your ex-husband as appellant...