If I appealed a criminal conviction, and the appeal lawyer was ineffective, can I appeal?

In Washington, a criminal defendant can file a personal restraint petition (PRP) after losing a direct appeal. You can raise claims in the PRP...

Is it a felony to remain in someones home after they are asked to leave?

Typically that would be the crime of criminal trespass, which is a gross misdemeanor. On the other hand, if the person remained in the home with...

If the trial court denies bond pending appeal, it's possible to ask the court of appeals to reverse that ruling. Reversals are rare, however.

There's no way to know for sure. The decision could come out tomorrow or it could take months. One big factor is whether the three judges are in...

You win an appeal on felony charges because your public defender was found ineffective, can he be reapointed as your lawer?

I can answer the question in the heading: A lawyer found to be ineffective should not be reappointed after appeal because he would have a conflict...

Appeal bail bond reduction?

There's really no way for a lawyer to answer this question without spending a few hours getting familiar with the facts and procedural history of...

What kind of errors are sought out during a criminal appeal?

I'm sorry, but I don't think there's any useful answer to this question in the abstract. There are hundreds -- maybe thousands -- of potential...

I was Pro Se in a family case where I got a DVPO (based on false allegations and distorted facts by my Ex) dropped/vacated and I

As another lawyer pointed out, you can get attorney fees if the Court of Appeals decides that your ex-wife's appeal is frivolous. But in family...

I was Pro Se in a family case where I got a DVPO (based on false allegations and distorted facts by my Ex) dropped/vacated and I

As another lawyer pointed out, you can get attorney fees if the Court of Appeals decides that your ex-wife's appeal is frivolous. But in family...

If there is an error in my sentence, what can I do?

First: you have a constitutional right to appeal your sentence, and at public expense if you're indigent. You'll probably get a pretty good...