What happens once you are denied a post-conviction relief? I am not sure they will be able to raise the $11000 for the appeal.

Get in touch with other attorneys as soon as possible. You will probably find one who is willing to take payments or who may quote a lower fee.

I'm trying to find out a round about sentdnce for these charges, note this is my first time ever getting a felony.

IF you are sentenced for ALL of the pending charges, you score enough sentencing points for mandatory prison time unless your attorney can work out...

What to expect in a child- child sexual abuse case

Generally both DCF and Law Enforcement will investigate. The child "victim" is usually examined for evidence of abuse and interviewed by the Child...

4 friends 2 motor cycles 1 thief

Mr. Haber gave an excellent, thorough answer on what the law is. You need to talk to an attorney who can review ALL of the facts of your case IN...

What would someone be sentence to for robbery with firearm 1st offense?

My colleagues have given good answers. I would add that IF the defendant is convicted of having ACTUAL POSSESSION of a firearm during the robbery,...

What is a second party adoption?

If your girlfriend adopts the child, both you and she will be legal parents of your daughter. If you separate, each of you will have parental...

I am wondering what kind of sentence I may be facing on a Grand Theft $5,000-$10,000?

If the only offense that you are sentenced for is the 3rd degree grand theft, and you have no prior record other than the three misdemeanors, you...

What are the steps I need to take to change my daughters last name to mine and my husbands? He is not her biological father.

You need to talk to an attorney who practices adoption law (not just a general family law attorney). Contrary to popular belief, step-parent...

Can I have a record expunged if I was convicted of 2nd degree misdemeanor driving offense?

Mr. Ladan gave an excellent detailed answer. I am writing separately only because many times people who are not lawyers use the term "convicted"...

How the court handles your DWLS case depends in part on why your license was suspended in the first place. In some cases we have been able to...