Is it legal/ethical/fair trial for a county judge to assign a civil attorney to a 2nd degree felony criminal case?

First of all, if this happened in 1995, then it is too late to appeal from any conviction and sentence from that time frame. Secondly, you can...

What does it mean when lower court ask for extension to file pdr after case was reversed and remanded in appeal court?

If the court of appeals reversed and remanded due to errors in the judgment, the State (not the lower court) has probably filed the motion for...

There is no set deadline for an appeals court to issue an opinion, although parental-termination appeals are supposed to be decided within 180 days...

Can my son appeal his life sentence, he plead guilty & he gave up his right to an appeal on the advice of his lawyer ?

If your son pleaded guilty in Texas state court, and does not have permission to appeal, then his appeal will be dismissed. He is going to have to...

Can I get appeal lawyer pro bono??

If the defendant is indigent, she can request a court-appointed attorney for the appeal.

I was subpoenaed for a capital murder case, not a key witness I just knew the defendant How long can I be made to report.

Speak to the attorney who subpoenaed you to inform him or her of your new job situation, and ask what date you will need to appear. They can...

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What if an attorney filed an oral argument and the state declined to file an oral argument? what are the chances of winning?

I agree with Mr. Wooldridge's response, and add that in one of my criminal appeals, the State did not show up, and the Chief Justice asked me if I...

I got a dwi it's been over a year and a half but now my lawyer ask for a motion to suppress what does that mean

Your attorney is asking to suppress some or all of the evidence the State obtained in your case, probably the results of any breathalyzer exam or...

What is a waiver to appeal? If she signed one what does that mean?

A waiver of the right to appeal means the defendant cannot appeal the trial court's judgment of conviction. This is standard procedure in guilty...

Texas law does not authorize a court-appointed attorney for an article 11.07 post-conviction writ. You're either going to have to hire an...