How to go about hiring a lawyer for a habeas corpus

You need someone very experienced to handle this kind of case. If issues are not raised at this stage, they can be forfeited. I do not recommend...

Can a judge who ruled on a habeas corpus petition act as an appellate judge for the appeal of the same case?

The answer to this question is actually quite complicated and depends on a number of specific factors, which may or may not be present. In order...

Personal loan between friends. $10000 (Ten Thousand dollars) June 2012. He has not paid back yet (November 2013).

File in small claims court. The jurisdictional limit is $7500.

I plead guilty to DUI then appeal due to the violation my 4th amendment. I lost that appeal. How do I appeal that decision ?

Ask you lawyer to file a Notice of Appeal from the denial of your suppression motion. There are strict time limits in California for filing, and...

Will I do more jail time?

Ordinarily no. However, if you have violated the terms and conditions of your probation, for instance if you fail to report, or if you leave the...

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Internet Scam What should I do?

You don't say whether or not you paid any of your own money. It sounds like someone other than you prepaid for merchandise and all they asked you...

I bought on Ebay an iPad 3. Item came not as described in poor condition.

There was a significiant ambiguity in the listing. Though sold under the "used" category, the seller, whether intentionally or as a result of...