Sarah Baxter Kaplan's Answers (96)

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How do I file an appeal in a civil case?

Sarah's answer | Answered on June 10, 2013

While each state has different laws, the general first step is to file a Notice of Appeal. While this document may be relatively simple, I would...

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Can a guilty plea or plea bargain be appealed?

Sarah's answer | Answered on June 10, 2013

You may be able to appeal your case but the initial step would not be an option to "retry your case." You would need to file a Notice of Appeal. I...

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I need a low cost appeals attorney for my fiancée,

Sarah's answer | Answered on June 10, 2013

The cost to appeal is very costly and could take many years. My father is an appellate specialist and his minimum charge to file the initial appeal...

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The Los Angeles Superior Court Appellate Division has denied my appeal and writ of habaes corpus.

Sarah's answer | Answered on June 10, 2013

Handling your own appeal is not advisable. Even with legal representation, your chances of success on appeal are always very slight. You need a...

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Big Issue with my civil appeal & record filed.

Sarah's answer | Answered on June 10, 2013

Handling an appeal on your own, without an attorney, is a very difficult task. Your chance of success on appeal, even with legal representation, is...

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Is it legal to sign a lease and then 1 month later the landlord issues another to you with an addendum and expects you to sign?

Sarah's answer | Answered on June 03, 2013

Since you already signed and executed the first lease, you are not obligated to sign a second lease with an addendum. The first lease agreement is...

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