According to the "Bible" for Ninth Circuit Appeals: "The Ninth Circuit has not adopted a particular 'style manual' for use in citing legal...

In a Small Claims court appeal trial de novo is the defendant allowed to present new evidence?

A small claims court decision may be "appealed" by a losing defendant; a losing plaintiff may not appeal. CCP 116.710(a). The word "appeal" is...

My girlfriend has been in the humboldt count jail for 113 days.

I think your real question is when is she going to be released? This is not really dependent on the number of good time/work time credits she...

An attorney is not REQUIRED to provide an extension. Generally, an extension will be provided as a courtesy as long as the request is made in good...

Extension of time for Federal Civil Appeal Reply Brief

Extensions in the Eleventh Circuit are common. Here are the instuctions for obtaining one. Good luck.

Often, the failure to file a post trial motion can waive a particular claim of error on appeal. You need to consult with an experienced appellate...

My Husband was convicted of murder and he would like to appeal it, he really needs help, financially not able....Help please....

I agree with the two attorneys above. You are going to have significant problems given the delay of 12 years. The Courts are going to consider...

Is there any word out there about if and when the california court of appeals will make a ruling on SB 895?

The Governor signed SB 895 into law and it went into effect on July 1, 2010. This statute amended Vehicle Code sections 13352.5, 13353.3 and 23247...

Does your current attorney charge a separate retainer fee to file for motion for retrial

I believe your attorney has an ethical obligation to protect your family member's interests by filing a Notice of Appeal, which is a simple one...

Do I have just cause for an appeal for prejudicial error?

The proper objection wasn't so much hearsay as it was foundation. Hearsay has to do with an out of court statement being offered for the truth of...