What are my options? What happens next in the appeal process? Is there time limits for any of the future actions, if so what?

I'm a Washington lawyer who focuses on appeals. It's hard to answer your question without a lot more details about your case. Feel free to send...

Long before Apprendi, the Supreme Court established that all elements of a crime must be pled and proved to a jury beyond a reasonable doubt. ...

What happens to all the discovery after the trial is finished? Can it be viewed by an interested party?

I'm afraid some of the above answers aren't quite right because the lawyers aren't familiar with Washington's Public Records Act (PRA). Police...

Case Law and 'discovery'

I'm afraid there's no quick and easy guide to researching case law. We lawyers spent three years in law school learning how to do that. ...

What is the best way to appeal?

First of all, the notice of appeal must be filed within 10 days of the judgment (which isn't entered until the sentencing). Your trial attorney...

How do i appeal

I'm afraid you haven't provided enough information about your case for somone to provide a meaningful answer. If you're unable to hire a lawyer,...

In an appeal, does the same prosecutor defend the state, or is it somebody usually?

Here in King County, Washington, the prosecutors have a separate appellate unit. Typically, the appeal will be handled by someone from that unit. ...

As you note, the new evidence cannot be presented in an "appeal." Some form of collateral attack would have to be filed, such as a motion under...

I am appealing my criminal conviction for felony harassment. I have already filed the appeal, at the sentencing,

The standard Washington form says that the exhibits will be maintained by the court only until one year after your judgment becomes final (that is,...

What are my Husbands chances?

I'm afraid nobody can give you a good answer to this question. It's up to the judge whether, and when, to grant the request for the appeal bond. ...