If someone gets a life sentence is his public defender responsible for filing the appeal ?

It depends, but generally speaking trial and appellate attorneys are two different categories. If by appointment, he likely will get a different...

Can my fiance's public defender lower his drug charge to a misdemeanor ? Is it possible

It might be possible, as there is always the lesser included of Attempted Possession of a Controlled Substance. However, if you really want the...

What if magistrate wrote down misdemeanor when he set my bond even though it is a state jail felony, my. 2nd offense?

It will have no effect other than your bond may get raised when the indictment is returned.

Duress means somebody threatened you so bad that ordinary people would not be able to resist. Entrapment means the government lured you with...

I have two harassment charges in different counties, are there lawyers who work in multiple counties in Texas?

It's possible, nothing to necessarily prevent it, but you will just have to ask around to see if someone is willing. Good luck.

What will happen to my boyfriend if he got a ADJ/ BURGULARLY OF HABITATION CHARGE in Texas?

If you want the best result, better get to hiring the very best attorney you can. Good luck.

My brother has been in jail for 14 days and has filled out the request for an attorney 3 times how long does it take?

I agree with Mr. Nicholas, but you might also try hiring a lawyer for him.

So long as you understand you will be charged with the offense with which he is being charged, yes. Additionally, just because you claim it does...

You can, but you had better think it through before you do if he is not immmediately posing a danger. Domestic violence consequences are harsh and...

Answering a court summons on a criminal trespass charge.

If you want to sue your attorney, I would recommend hiring different counsel first. Suing your attorney creates a conflict of interest that will...