Should we try for an apeal or file a Habeas Corpus?

I agree that you need to see a lawyer soon. I am not licensed in Virginia and do not know their laws. However, sometimes it is possible to file...

Rehearing in the US Supreme Court in re "actual innocence" & showing lower ct decision was "contrary to or unreasonable app of"

I'm not a Supreme Court expert and I encourage you to contact someone who is or an innocence project if you are actually innocent and can show it....

Habeas Corpus -2nd Appellant District

It isn't unusual for a court to summarily deny a habeas petition. Have you filed more than one petition in that court? Successive petitions in the...

How do I find a GREAT appellate lawyer? And make sure S/he's good?

California certifies appellate specialists who have experience in appellate law, have passed an exam and taken continuing education courses in...

How do I appeal a special condition (gang affiliation) of parole?

The prison law office puts out a manual that includes challenging the conditions of parole. You can find it here:...

The numbers refer to sections of the Penal Code. Section 245 (a)(1) says:" Any person who commits an assault upon the person of another with a...

Procedure of Court of Appeal

Congratulations. The opposing party has 40 days to file a petition for review in the California Supreme Court. If they don't file a petition the...

How do i get out of claiming it was me who had done the crime but it was the person who got away

If you were charged with a crime, you need an attorney. Either contact a criminal lawyer privately or ask that a public defender be appointed to...

3 women lied in court and got my friend convicted on sexual assault. If he wins an appeal, what is his recourse?

You should consider filing a petition for writ of habeas corpus in the trial court in which he was convicted alleging the newly discovered evidence...

After the Court of Appeal issues a decision against you, you have the option of filing for rehearing in the Court of Appeal (if there are factual...