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Q: How to help a man who gets four life sentence plus 20 years... If he kno he say he didn't comment the crimes..what wilop

Charged with four counts of child molestation... What will be the best option

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Oct 18, 2015

Hire a private criminal appeals attorney.

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Q: How long should a federal appeal take and is there an actual review in front of the court with attorneys?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Oct 18, 2015

There could be oral argument. Check the recent decisions of the specific court to see the dates of the cases and get an idea how long it might take.

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Q: what can you do if your appeal was dismissed for not filing a discretionary appeal

filed an appeal for the award of attorney fee after the 45 days had expired. the appeal was a direct appeal in georgia court

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Oct 18, 2015

Speak with a local appellate attorney.

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Q: I have a son in prison due to a drug felony? He wants io present a motion requesting a waiver of his sentence

What is the process to be follow to present that motion?

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Sep 24, 2015

He needs an attorney for this sort of thing, in my opinion.

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Q: How do I file appeal to the Court of Appeals in an unemployment issue?

Lost case at superior court level. Many untrue statements were made against me? I had no attorney but is now searching one.

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Sep 20, 2015

Get an appellate attorney in your area.

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Q: how do i file a for motion reconsideration in the courts of appeals

where is the case law. to look up case for my case.

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Sep 20, 2015

The case law is in the law library. You file a motion for reconsideration with an experienced appellate attorney in your area.

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Q: can i appeal my default judgement without buying a bond in atlanta?

I can't afford to buy a bond because i am unemployed and i don't want to give my home posting as a bond. What should i do?

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Sep 14, 2015

What you should do is actually go see a local appellate attorney for a full discussion.

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Q: What happens if the appellate court does not accept the filing due to not being filed correctly?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Sep 14, 2015

Read the order of the court, does it tell you what needs to be done? If not, you needed an attorney then.

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Q: What types of lawyers handle armed robbery cases where 60yrs was the sentence all appeals were denied in Georgia?
Rachel Lea Hunter
Rachel Lea Hunter
answered on May 3, 2013

Criminal attorneys. If all state direct appeals are exhausted, then either seek out post-conviction relief or file a federal habeas corpus petition.

I am not a criminal lawyer.

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Q: How can i get a notice of appeal form fo a superior court matter
Charles Snyderman
Charles Snyderman
answered on Jan 30, 2013

http://www.gsccca.org/

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Q: What are the two things ya'll must have to be admitted to the appeal
Tanner Woods Pittman
Tanner Woods Pittman
answered on Nov 3, 2011

1. A retainer from the client and 2. a judgment that is less than thirty days old.

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