My brother accepted a plea 8/20/12, we a no appeal clause. can he still appeal

If waiver of right to appeal was a condition of the plea, he will likely be held to that agreement. His best bet may be to try to withdraw the...

Assaulted in a market parking lot after an argument. What happen if I press charges?

First -- Criminal matters are just too complicated for anyone to offer "percentages" or odds of winning. Too many things can affect the outcome. ...

My son has been charged with aggravated stalking in Michigan it is his first offence it is a felony and the victim has contacted

First, your son should have NO CONTACT with her whatsoever. If she calls, he should hang up. If he sees her in a store or on the street, he...

Can defendant be barred from viewing traffic stop video when he requested over 8 months? DA entered as evidence to force plea.

The key in a criminal case is to provide discovery to the defense - not necessarily the defendant. I am straining to see the logic behind an...

I agree with Mr. Fossum. Too many people accept convictions when they may have a valid defense -- just in the interest of "getting it over with." ...

If my principal gives me a detention slip and she signs it but doesn't date it, is it valid?

If your principal believes it is valid, then you should act like it is. This isn't a crime, and fortunately for you, you don't need an attorney.

How do i fight a possecion and paraphanailia charge for less then a gram of marijuana

There may be a number of ways to fight this matter, and as my colleague indicated, you may be eligible for an ARD. The first thing you need to do...

Can I write a letter to a superior court? If yes, then who should I write it to?

You should discuss this with an attorney right away, and certainly before doing anything else. You indicate there is evidence "in your...

You should definitely speak with an attorney as soon as possible. I am aware of some caselaw in Massachusetts and other states that allows...

Is a pardon the only way to to clean my record up and how hard are they to get?

There are just too many facts missing from your question. If your conviction is in federal court,(you wrote "U.S. vs. John Doe"), then only the...