I am sorry you are dealing with this. Yes you can file a writ of habeas corpus but whether it will be successful is another question. A lawyer will...

Do you do appeals for criminal convictions?

Yes, many attorneys handle appeals on this site. I agree with Mr. Richman -- his trial lawyer must file the notice of appeal within 14 days of the...

Who is willing to take on a federal case where the defendant has already been sentenced and has filed an appeal?

The Federal Sentencing Guidelines permit a court to consider uncharged "relevant conduct" when determining a sentence. Seek a lawyer who handles...

How can a charge for Possession of <1g be removed where it does not affect immigration process? Someone mention a habeas corpus.

The answer to your question depends on a number of factors. One is how the underlying case was resolved -- by trial or plea? And, if by plea, the...

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Can I get get a misdemeanor guilty plea sealed from my record?

Assuming you successfully completed deferred adjudication probation, you are likely eligible to have the case sealed. You would need to contact an...

Yes, the defendant can still go to jail and, in a case with a money judgment in this amount, I would think it is likely. The money judgment is a...

Under the sentencing guidelines the offense level for this offense would start at a 12, with various enhancements applying depending on the...

If my boyfriend signed a plea does that mean that he automatically waive his rights to appeal??

Your question seems to be whether he waived his right to bring a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel. I agree with others here that it...

Question related to federal criminal "actual loss vs intended loss". This is related to Short Sale. Thanks for your help!!!

Your question is unclear. Are you are referring to "actual loss v. intended loss" under the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines? If so, the guidelines...

I have a felony charge of "misprison of a felony" by the Federal Gov. and want to know how to get my gun rights back if possible

It sounds like you were convicted of misprision of a felony in federal court, which itself is a federal felony. If that is the case, you cannot...