Judge sentenced someone to maximum ignoring probations recommendation?

The fact that the judge sentenced the defendant more harshly than the probation department recommended is a good sign that an argument for abuse of...

No, it is not true that waiving oral argument gives the Court of Appeal unlimited time to deem the cause submitted. If oral argument is not...

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If a motion for reconsideration is denied, can i still file an appeal?

To answer your other question, yes, it is permissible to represent yourself in filing (and litigating) an appeal in a defamation case.

In California 4th App. District Division 3, do I use the forms for a motion to be relieved as counsel?

I can guarantee you that the answer isn't that you file the motion on pleading paper, as nothing is filed on pleading paper in the Court of Appeal....

∆s filed & served by MAIL a Motion to Dismiss Appeal before Record (CRC 8.57.) Does CCP § 1013(a) add 5 d to 15 d Oppo time?

Wrong. CCP 1013(a) provides a five-day extension for service by mail IF your deadline is calculated from the date of SERVICE of the paper to which...

How long do they have to bring you back to court after it's been remanded to court from an appeal?

There is no specific rule about this, unless the appellate court has included a deadline in its opinion.

What is 1/3 time of a 4 year sentence in California? How many months will it be?

One-third of four years is 16 months.

If i file an appeal, do i just file it on pleading paper? What title. Does it need an affidavit or anuthing else??

As Mr. Fox has stated, an appeal starts with a Notice of Appeal. That's the title. There are official forms, but they're optional; you can use...

Grounds for meeting Strickland standard in Habeas Corpus?

In my opinion, no. First, it's not a part of defense counsel's duties to accurately predict elections. Second, you're way too late to complain...

Will a habeas corpus writ help my husband if he’s done over the time he was sentenced to ?

Something is wrong with this story. Ten years is not a possible sentence for one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm. But yes, if a...