If a case has grounds that merit relief from judgment, when can a motion be filed?

There are many ways to go about this. If the defendant has not yet been sentenced, he can file a motion for new trial under Criminal Rule 7.5. If...

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Need to know any lawyers who take on pro bono appeals for 2nd degree murder cases, when client is wrongfully charged & sentenced

I'm afraid my answer is the same as to your last question: it's extremely unlikely that you could find a lawyer willing to handle this pro bono. ...

Can I file a motion for a new trial by myself? I don't have the money for another lawyer, and mine quit because I owe him money

You don't say what kind of case this is. If it's a criminal case, you have a constitutional right to appeal at public expense.

Does any body know any pro bono lawyer who takes on appeal for murder cases that are wrongfully sentenced.

You don't indicate how long ago your husband was sentenced or whether he has already pursued any appeals. He has a right to appointed counsel for...

I pled guilty to a open/consumption of alcohol 12/21/09 and i was in park. any way to change my plea?

There are various grounds for taking back a guilty plea. To determine whether any valid grounds apply in your case, a lawyer would have to review...

What can we do after an appeal bond is denied?

I think you also just posted a related question about Rule 7.8 motions. In that context, I answered your question about the next step if an appeal...

I'm not sure why you were advised to file a rule 7.8 motion. If the trial court denies a motion for bail pending appeal (technically, a motion to...

What would be the order of events if there is overwhelming evidence that a conviction was unsound,and that

Your first order of business is to get the conviction overturned. A direct appeal is supposed to be filed within 30 days of sentencing, but if...

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My significant other was recently judged against in family court. Is there an appeals process that he can apply for?

I am a lawyer handling appeals in Washington. It is possible to appeal from a final decision of a family court judge. I couldn't say whether...

Did you file an appeal from the denial of your motion to withdraw the guilty plea? If not, you may still be able to appeal that, even if you're...