What an intriguing mix of statutes. I agree with Mr. Kollin; you won't get competent help from an appellate specialist who is a stranger on that...

Yes, a defendant can be convicted of a domestic violence offense even when the alleged victim denies that it happened. The only strategy advice I...

If the judge's ruling ended the case, your opponent can appeal. If not, your opponent probably can't appeal now but may be able to file an...

I can think of two ways to avoid a summary denial: (1) don't file the writ petition; (2) file the writ petition in proper form with a very...

Published decisions of a superior court appellate division are definitely NOT binding on any appellate court, and they're probably not binding on...

You can raise the IAC issue yourself, or with a retained attorney, by way of a petition for a writ of habeas corpus. If an IAC claim requires...

It depends on whether the defendant is still "in custody pursuant to the judgment of a State court" within the meaning of 28 U.S.C. § 2254. If so,...

The California Rules of Court don't mention an amended notice of appeal. I've seen it done, but I've always assumed that it can be effective only...

Sounds like you're writing "appendix" when you mean "index." They're very different things. Rule 8.204(d), the rule which allows up to 10 pages...

There is no prohibition on making a motion during the default period. Of course, the default period could expire before the court rules on the...