It means the case may not be over, and the judge is being asked to undo something previously done. Reposted to LL & T.

Defendants lawyer late with answer?

You can ask, but it will likely be denied. As a matter of policy courts prefer to determine cases on the merits. Pro se litigants are too quick...

How much time does a party have to respond to opposition papers to a motion to dismiss per CPLR?

Your response is, in CPLR terms, the "reply." Not sure where you get 8 days. 2214(b) allows a 7 day demand for opp papers, not 8 days.

If I take a plea to the ACD will I be eligible to get into Canada?

I agree with Mr. Gonzalez but note in addition that one does not plead to an ACD, which is simply a deferred dismissal.

If you pleaded guilty, and got the sentence you bargained for, there are very few issues to be raised on appeal. If you nonetheless appeal and...

Why does this not make sense ?

When you deal with an assembly-line-model law firm you get what you pay for.

An ACD means your case will be dismissed in six months if you stay out of trouble. A defendant has no right to request that an ACD be...

My mom threw me out. Im 17 turning 18 in 4 days. I’m in a safe place and she knows here I am. Do I seriously have to go back?

If you don't want to go back, and are prepared to go it alone--job, rent, health care, transportation, etc. (in short, all the things an adult must...

I filed a Complaint against an Attorney in Nassau County NY. Will they notify this Attorney and do you know how long it

Reposted to Ethics & Professional Responsibility. Yes, the attorney will be notified, and will have a chance to respond to your complaint. You...

Unless both parents are exceptionally mature, joint custody is a perpetual struggle for little bits of control. No Family Court judge is going to...