Call the clerk's office to ask what this abbreviation means.

How should I answer 'have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor' on job apps when my case was dismissed after an appeal ?

Although you should not have a conviction based on these facts, you should state that your conviction was overturned on appeal and later dismissed,...

What law can prevent the accused from giving closing arguments instead of their defense council following a trial by jury?

If you have an attorney representing you, the attorney is going to argue for you, unless you get permission to argue yourself.

Does the plaintiff has to answer if the order says shall file an answer? Or he can oppose any motion without an answer?

If the judge says a response to a motion has to be filed, then a response needs to be filed, especially if the order stated that the motion will be...

What qualifications should I look for in the attorney when trying to engage the best state appellate/writs attorney?

A list of attorneys who are board certified in criminal appellate law can be found at the Texas Board of Legal Specialization's website - www.tbls.org

The appellate courts have no set timetables for issuing opinions. While interlocutory appeals are supposed to be decided sooner than other types...

Can I appeal a 40 year murder sentence after serving 10 years?

A notice of appeal needed to be filed within 30 days after sentence was imposed, so its too late for you to file a notice of appeal.

Nothing has been decided yet. An abatement of the appeal is essentially a pause or temporary stoppage of the appeals process, so that the trial...

If your lawyer doesn't file your appeal and lie to your family and said that you said you didn't won't an appeal what can be do?

If the defendant asked his attorney to file a notice of appeal timely, and this was not done, then the defendant can file an artice 11.07...

What does this letter saying that my case has been placed on a dismissal docket. The case was him vs me for custody.

You're going to need to set the case for trial or some type of hearing in order to avoid having the case dismissed for want of prosecution. Speak...