I don't even have an attorney on this case yet I've been having to do everything myself and I'm scared I don't know what I'm doing it's for my rights for my kids.

answered on Aug 11, 2022
Is the case in Florida? It is really difficult to answer based on how the question is presented, but would be easy to answer if someone who knows what they are doing looks at the docket. There are many Florida appellate attorneys who will give you a free consultation if you simply google... Read more »
I pose this question w/ no pretense @ all- just need %100 clarity as it seems even when it appears matters are written, notarised etc. there usually seems to be some legal loophole or recourse despite being' final'..

answered on May 27, 2023
Unless there is a legal dispositive issue that has been expressly reserved,
Yes.
It's already been approved

answered on Feb 27, 2023
This resource should answer most of your questions:
http://prose.flabarappellate.org
A lesser charge because the victims statement changed drastically and added more then what was originally said in the confession the judge responded no the outcome was another hung jury after that question I went home and was mailed another hearing letter to start the case completely over I hired... Read more »

answered on Jul 25, 2022
There are many competent criminal appellate and post-conviction attorneys in Florida who will give you a free consultation if you reach out and ask.
The case was at palm beach county and the assistant to the state attorney failed to show the jury extremely important evidence
Or WHO do I file it to???

answered on Feb 14, 2022
Florida Fifth District Court of Appeals? What circuit (trial) court? The answer is in the Middle District of Florida, Orlando Division, if it was an Orlando case.
https://www.flmd.uscourts.gov/locations/orlando
I received a call from a woman who says that his co-defendant confessed to the murder the day after it happened and now has been in contact with him and he wants to come forward. How should we do this properly?

answered on Aug 4, 2020
Contact Florida postconviction attorneys who offer free initial consultations to find out what can be done at this point. Call around and find one you like.
My notice was filed Oct 24 they actually pca my brief and the rehearing.. A week after i get the mandate i get this order art.1 sec.16(b) 10(b) is this why i was pca

answered on May 26, 2020
From the question, it is impossible to answer: if you received an order from an appellate court saying the appeal of the denial of your Rule 3.850 motion was untimely, the notice of appeal likely wasn't filed within 30 days of the trial court order denying your Rule 3.850 motion. If, instead,... Read more »
My husband was charged with robbery with a weapon and sentenced to 15 years to life he currently has been incarcerated for 21 years the victim recently sent a notarized statement stating my husband was not the person who committed the crime ,he stated who the real person who committed the crime was... Read more »

answered on Apr 27, 2020
This is, of course, a very difficult situation to be in, and it isn't a simple process. There are many many qualified licensed Florida attorneys who handle postconviction work for inmates and their families who will be happy to give you a free consultation - there is more information needed to... Read more »

answered on Apr 24, 2020
I'd add to what my colleague Mr. Garland already stated that there are many qualified appellate attorneys in Florida who happily provide free initial consultations.
Defense allowed Motion in Limine for co conspirator. Public def stated in court "I have not researched this case I am not ready for trial" 3 days trial began. I was DENIED hiring private council due to court imposed time constraints. Perjury by witness/victim. Burglary with mask. Battery... Read more »

answered on Feb 25, 2020
What's the question? Whether you are entitled to the appointment of counsel in postconviction proceedings?
No. The Sixth Amendment right to counsel does not extend to postconviction proceedings. However, if a trial court sets your postconviction motion for hearing, the court will often... Read more »
1 felony charge= Loss of both medical certificates& licenses.
Loss of livelihood. Advice?

answered on Oct 23, 2019
Reasonable people would research competent Florida criminal appellate attorneys and consult with as many as necessary until they found someone they wanted to hire, then hire them.
Only three days left to enter my appeal. Please Help. Any info is greatly appreciated.

answered on Oct 23, 2019
Google "Florida criminal appellate attorney free consultation" and then start calling.

answered on Oct 23, 2019
Google. There are literally dozens of qualified criminal appellate attorneys in Florida you would be happy to give you a free initial consultation. Google them, and call around.
Does the notice of appeal get sent to the Lower Tribnual's Clerk, like when filing the appeal with the DCA. Or since the Appeal is of the DCA's decission is it filled with the DCA's clerk.

answered on Oct 7, 2019
It depends on what it is you're appealing from the District Court to the Florida Supreme Court. Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.030(a)(1) explains what the Supreme Court must review. Rule 9.030(a)(2) addresses what the Court may review. How you invoke the jurisdiction of the Court - or... Read more »
In the 9th or 11th courts I need reversed appeals due to judge called a sua sponte mistrial without defendant knowing due to the states witness declared he was coerced by the state without manifest necessity. To tell you the truth I’ve tried for three days now and my mind can’t take reading... Read more »

answered on Jul 31, 2019
I am not entirely convinced this question wasn't posted by a bot of some sort, but interestingly sometimes it can be really difficult to practice law competently. There are literally dozens of qualified appellate attorneys all over the state of Florida who would be delighted to provide a... Read more »
He had complaints about how the prison has been treating everyone in their block. I turned it into the state and they were going to forward the complaints to a doc official. Now his visitation has been blocked and he is not calling me. I want to know how his appeal is going to figure out if he was... Read more »

answered on Jul 31, 2019
This is one of those things that is really easy to do, after you've done it once. Each of Florida's five district courts of appeal have their dockets online: once you know which district he's in, you just put the case number or his name in and you can see the current status.
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