Is a state appeals court opinion controlling (or merely instructive) over a federal court from the same state?

Depends on why the case is in federal court (Diversity v. Federal question) and whether you are talking about a substantive issue or procedural issue.

How much time can you be doing ?

A lot. If a person is actually charged with these level crimes, he needs an attorney yesterday because he might never see the sky again if convicted.

What's your question here? The 72 hours for arraignment requirement is when they are holding you in jail. If they release you, then they can give...

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Your question: "I got busted with 23 grams of meth and an unloaded gun in someone elses car the drugs werent mine nor

You took a plea of guilty for 51 months when you weren't guilty? That doesn't make sense. Taking back pleas are very difficult and the other guys...

Which type of lawyer do I need?

You need a criminal attorney. If you can't afford one, you can be appointed a public defender.

Will I Be Drug Tested?

Stop using and it won't matter if they test you.

Hi, i was caught speeding (26 to 34mph over) Clark county, Illinois. Do i need an attorney?

Having an attorney is always a good idea. Call around to a couple of attorneys and see what their fees are. AVVO doesn't permit solicitation on...

Hello there, I would like to ask if this is real or some kind of lie please advise me! Please follow the link! Many Thanks !!

I doubt you will get any attorney to actually click on that link from an anonymous person. Sorry.

While the defensive driving class can remove up to 4 points, it doesn't affect the Driver responsibility fee that you are receiving because you...

Probable cause ...

Probable cause is based on the totality of the circumstances. The police report, victim or witness statements, physical evidence, etc. are all...