Could my husband win his appeal or get a lesser charge?"

You need to speak about this with an appellate lawyer because there are some circumstances where someone who is not the shooter can still be...

Can you change your plea post sentence?

If the guilty plea was in Texas state court, your father's friend could file an article 11.07 postconviction writ of habeas corpus claiming his...

My dad is doing 20 for sexual assault and we've gone thru 3 appeals. What can we do next?

I'm not sure what you mean when you say you've "done the 3 appeals...and failed." If that means you have appealed to the court of appeal, the...

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A 16 year old guy wants to have sex with a 26 year old guy (me) what do i do

I agree with the other two attorneys' answers, and would also note that since you say the 16 year old boy lives in another state, this could be...

When is it necessary to obtain a Certificate of Appealability?

If you are trying to appeal a final judgment that disposes of all parties and claims in a civil case, or that sentences someone in a criminal case,...

Where can I find a lawyer who practices nothing but appeals?

The Texas Board of Legal Specialization has a list of attorneys, including myself, who are board certified in criminal appellate law. The link to...

Should I seek a civil attorney for a cause number that says I was guilty on my motion to cumulate sentences????

You should file a motion for judgment nunc pro tunc asking the trial court to correct this error by removing the sixth cause number that does not...

Approximately what is the cost of hiring an attorney to file an appeal in a criminal case?

An appellate attorney's fee will usually depend on how lengthy the appellate record is, which consists of the pleadings and the trial testimony. ...

How can i start an appeal for my father?

You have 30 days from the date the 99 year sentence was imposed to file either a motion for new trial or a notice of appeal. If you file a motion...

I agree with the timetable contained in Ms. Hensley's answer. The one-year time limit should be followed so that a habeas petition can be filed in...