DO I have 60 days to file my notice of appeal even if the defendants are a public/government entity?

Yes, the 60 day rule applies to any person, corporation or public entity. The 60 days starts running from entry of judgment or dismissal, not from...

Can I appeal a order on a judgment that I won, if I waited longer than 180 days

Not sure what you mean about "filing to collect on the judgment." A judgment is collectible for many years, but you can't appeal the judgment after...

Can i hire an attorney after i have been appointed a PD?

Yes, you may hire your own attorney at any time. Do you mean "counts?" Ultimately that will be up to the DA's office, but there could be a county...

I have court tomorrow for sentencing found out my attorney won't be available

That will probably depend on whether you have retained an attorney or have a public defender. If it's the public defender, often a substitute PD is...

DE-140

Assuming, without researching it, that this is a Judicial Council form, there would be no "unseen risks" using it. That said, there are always...

In order to file a more misdemeanor charge 530.5a , is there general rules to file in los Angeles municipal courts?

It is unclear how the incident happened a year and a half after it was investigated? I recommend you hire a criminal attorney, or the court should...

My appeal lawyer lied to me.......Said I had a good case, yadda, yadda, yadda. Frankly I think he was just flirting with me all

I agree with my colleague, but this doesn't sound like it was actually an appeal, because sentencing happens prior to any appeal. This sounds more...

What is the main function of an Appellate Brief?

It is never a good idea to bring up lots of issues, because the unimportant issues will make the important ones appear less so. You should consult...

Without a statement of ruling, is it inferred on appeal the trial court was correct?

Yes, there is a presumption the trial judge ruled correctly and followed the law. Whether a statement of ruling is required depends upon whether...

Restraining orders are very rarely reversed on appeal, because it is the trial court that can judge the respective credibility of the parties....