How long does it usually take for a supreme appellate court take to make a decision?

In the Second Department criminal decisions are much faster--8 to 10 weeks.

Reposted to Personal Injury to elicit appropriate expertise. You should be asking your lawyer these questions.

Can I file a reply to defendant's opposition brief in federal court even though the judge did not explicitly say so?

Reposted to Litigation. If the briefing schedule did not explicitly include a reply, you had best check with chambers before you serve and file...

Same thing. You don't have to "answer to clerk." Unless you efile, you mail your answer to plaintiff's counsel.

My restricted liscene was revoke because i got a ticked for failing to stop at a stop sign

Reposted to Speeding & Traffic. There is little to be done. DMV has broad authority to decide who should and should not have the privilege of a...

Can l have a car towed that is in a right of way that is restricting access to my property?

Reposted to Real Estate to elicit appropriate expertise. Be prepared to prove to the police your right of way. They may not want to take your...

The wheels of bureaucracy turn slowly. Laypeople are too quick to see a conspiracy when they don't get instant results.

First, you cannot appeal a conviction alone, only the conviction and sentence, which together form the "judgment," which is what is appealed. What...

The Second Department is the busiest appellate court in the country. It can take 18 months for a civil case to be calendared. The panel of...

Reposted to Personal Injury. With all due respect, if you have to ask this question, you should have referred the case to PI counsel. That said,...