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Q: In an appeal whàt does set for submission on briefs mean?

Agg. Assault with deadly weapon charge during trial my rights were violated

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Charles William Michaels
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Charles William Michaels
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  • Columbia, MD

A: That usually means that there will be no oral arguments. The case will be reviewed only by the briefs.

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  • The Woodlands, TX
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A: Intermediate courts of appeals do not grant oral argument often, and if the briefing provides the facts and law needed to resolve the issues raised on appeal, they will set the case for submission on the briefs. Not setting for oral argument does not indicate which way they are leaning or whether you have meritorious claims on appeal, only that the court does not believe oral argument will aid in their resolution of the case.

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