I don't think there is a "typical" time frame, because it varies so widely based on how the parties choose to have the record prepared (by the...

My brother got away with domestic violence. How do I appeal it? Please help

I have no idea what "DN" might stand for. But there's nothing a court can do about it if a prosecuting agency (such as a district attorney's...

Yes, if he's been convicted at trial, it's too late for him to seek a deal or plea bargain. I suppose it might theoretically be possible, in an...

In the civil appeal process, if the respondent doesn't file a brief but requests an oral argument, what will they talk about?

You didn't say what appellate court you're in; my answer assumes it's the California Court of Appeal. Whether or not the respondent gets to say...

Does a trial court still have jurisdiction to rule on a motion for new trial if an appeal has started?

No, the trial court doesn't have jurisdiction to entertain a motion for new trial once an appeal has been filed. Also, if you filed the appeal...

I agree with Mr. Fox but wish to emphasize, since you asked twice about appealing before sentencing: You can't appeal before sentencing. Until...

How can I get help with a pro Bono attorney for an appeal

If you're actually talking about a timely appeal, rather than seeking writ relief after the time for appeal has passed, the Court of Appeal will...

Missed filing opening brief on civil appeal. Received notice of dismissal.

If the appellate court has not yet issued a Remittitur, you could file a motion to reinstate the appeal. If the Remittitur has been issued, you...

Is there a statue of limitations on how long it takes for a doctor to bill?

Well, let's see. The question came from California, and the asker gave us no reason to think that the doctor's office was outside California, so...

How to appeal an order made in the superior court in a juvenile dependency matter???

This is too broad a question to be fully answered in a forum like this, but Appellate Defenders Inc. has a Web page on dependency appeals and writs...