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answered on Oct 2, 2025

There two different types of plea agreements, ones that are binding on the court and ones that are not binding on the court. You should be allowed to withdraw your plea if the court indicates that it will not abide by a binding plea agreement. However, most plea agreements are not binding. The... View More

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answered on Oct 1, 2025

You need a final judgment before you can initiate an appeal, it doesn't sound like there is one yet. You should work with your current attorney to try and prevent a final judgment being entered as it pertains to your parental rights. The facts you laid out could be grounds for an appeal as a... View More

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answered on Feb 9, 2024

If you fail to appear in court for a traffic or DUI/DWI case in Missouri because you are unable to afford travel to another state, this can lead to serious consequences, including the issuance of a warrant for your arrest. However, going to jail is not automatic upon failing to appeal or appear; it... View More

The unemployment appeals process is very strictly enforced. If you appealed the Deputy's Determination but failed to appear for the Appeals Hearing, your appeal was dismissed. Only evidence presented at the Appeals Hearing can be considered by the Appeals Tribunal in making its decision. Since... View More

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answered on Dec 17, 2023

If your motion to intervene in your daughter's CPS case was denied in Missouri, you generally have the right to appeal that decision. The appeal process allows a higher court to review the lower court's decision to see if there were any errors in how the law was applied or interpreted.... View More

Based upon the facts that you describe, it seems likely that your petition to intervene was denied because of a lack of standing in that you are not the children's legal grandparent. If so, an appeal will most likely be unsuccessful.

However, if the adoption is granted as expected,... View More

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answered on Nov 4, 2025

File your unemployment appeal immediately: you have 30 days from the determination to appeal to the Missouri Division of Employment Security Appeals Tribunal, and you must keep filing weekly certifications while the appeal is pending. In the appeal, request interpreter services in writing and, if... View More

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answered on Oct 31, 2025

Challenging a conviction from 1987 in Missouri is difficult, but not impossible—especially if you believe your plea was based on misinformation or misunderstanding. Since you thought you were pleading to a lesser charge, you may be able to raise a claim that your plea was **not knowing,... View More

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answered on Oct 16, 2025

One additional factor for you to consider is whether the judge went over whether the agreement was voluntary with you and your ex in court on the record. I don't believe they do this in divorce proceedings, but I also don't practice divorce law (although I've appealed a few). In... View More

$500,000 is in excess of $25,000. If the plaintiff testified at the default hearing or the petition were verified (notarized), then why wouldn’t the judge be able to enter the large judgment?

If you can afford to hire an attorney, it would be wise to do so. A lot is at stake for you.

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answered on Sep 27, 2025

In Missouri, when a defendant is sentenced to the 120-day treatment program but cannot be placed immediately due to a lack of bed space, the Department of Corrections will often hold them in general population until a spot becomes available. Unfortunately, this delay can work against the intent of... View More

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answered on Aug 30, 2025

In Missouri, you do have the constitutional right to a speedy trial, but that right must usually be formally asserted on the record. If no motion or written demand has been filed, the court may not recognize your request, and delays could continue. Scheduling conflicts and changes in judges or... View More

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answered on Jul 26, 2025

What you’re considering is incredibly courageous, and it’s clear that your conscience and values are leading you to do what you feel is right. Admitting to the forgery now may open a path for your friend to seek post-conviction relief, such as filing a motion to vacate the conviction based on... View More

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answered on Jul 6, 2025

If your husband already entered a plea bargain, the path forward becomes more complicated, but not impossible. A motion to dismiss is typically filed before a plea is entered, so in this case, you may need to file a motion to withdraw the plea or a motion to vacate the conviction under Missouri... View More

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answered on Jul 6, 2025

You have several tools at your disposal even while proceeding without counsel.

First, file a formal motion in your trial court asking to correct or seal the misleading docket entries and to clarify that you are neither a felon nor previously adjudicated guilty. Courts have the power to... View More

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answered on Jun 25, 2025

Your son’s learning disability could play a significant role in his appeal if it can be shown that it affected his ability to understand the proceedings, communicate with his attorney, or make informed decisions during trial. If his disability was known or should have been known, and his lawyer... View More

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answered on Jun 10, 2025

You're right to question the felony charge, especially given how old the prior offenses are and that she currently holds a valid license. Missouri statute RSMo 302.321 does increase the charge to a felony after multiple prior convictions, but there are limits—particularly when those previous... View More

If the offer was specifically "accepted," it should be enforceable on the prosecutor. Merely waiving the prelim is likely not enough to enforce a plea deal. Until the offer is formally accepted, the prosecutor is free to withdraw a recommendation.

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answered on Apr 13, 2025

Yes, you can still pursue your CNA license in Missouri after the two-year blacklist period, but it’s important to take steps now to give yourself the best chance when the time comes. If you don’t appeal within the 20-day window, the current decision will stand, and you’ll need to wait out the... View More

If the deadline for filing an appeal has not passed, he may file a notice of appeal. A successful appeal requires convincing the appellate court that a reversible error was made below.

Your friend should hire a good criminal appellate lawyer to assess the situation.