If I am going to appeal my conviction at sentencing, do I have to start whatever the sentence requires?

Generally, a defendant can request an order that execution of sentence be stayed pending appeal. If all conditions of the sentence are stayed, you...

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An appellate court commissioner issued a "ruling denying review". Is this a decision that can be 'modified' under RAP 17.7?

Yes, you can file a motion to modify under RAP 17.7. See Form 20 for the proper format. These are fairly tricky matters to handle on your...

My friend is waiting to be sentenced in felony DV case. He is innocent, but procedural misconduct throughout his case resulted

You say the case resulted in a "guilty charge." I'm not sure whether you mean that your friend was found guilty after a trial or that he pled...

It's hard to know what the issues are in your husband's case concerning an appeal bond. For some charges, RCW 9.95.062 precludes release on...

How can I get a free pubic defender I have a court date end of this month at supreme court any advise?

Are you sure that your hearing is in the Supreme Court as opposed to the Superior Court? If it really is in the Supreme Court, please give me a...

If i already pleed out guilty and was sentenced is there any way i can re-open the case and change my plee?

Under some circumstances it can be possible to withdraw a plea. No laywer could tell you whether you have grounds for withdrawing your plea...

Are you able to appeal a plea bargain?

Maybe. If you've already entered a plea it might be possible to withdraw the plea. No lawyer could be sure whether you have grounds for that...

Appeal or PRP?

While the rest of us must comply with all sorts of time limits, the judge is generally free to rule whenever she gets around to it. In fact, the...

Can I bring a motion to the court on an issue that has already been ruled on?

Sounds like you're involved in a family law matter and you're representing yourself. There's really no way a lawyer could advise you on the best...

How should I go about writing an appeal? Should I discredit the other party and their statements?

I'm afraid there's no way to give you a good answer without reviewing the court file in some depth. Among other things, it's not clear to me...