answered on Jul 26, 2017
This response may come too late for the poster's particular case, but may be informative for others.
What avenues of relief are available to a defendant, and applicable timelines, depend on whether the defendant entered a plea or was found guilty at trial. As you might imagine, appeal... View More 
I entered into a payment agreement in Feb by paying a few thousand dollars. Due to mis information I miss 2 (300.00) payments when I called to pay off entire tax debt I discovered I no longer own my home it is scheduled for auction in July is there an appeal process. I have spoke to several people... View More
answered on Jun 20, 2017
I suggest you contact Michigan's Step Forward program to see if they can help. The link is here: https://www.stepforwardmichigan.org/en/
You should also contact the Michigan Treasurer's office to see if they can point you in the right direction. You still may have redemption... View More
He left notes all over. How she stole everything he had. That she had him sign things when he was under sedation in the hospital. That she took advantage of his illness. When she filed for PR my brother protested because she didn't name his kids, when she did she never named me. She went... View More
answered on Jun 16, 2017
Was the will done before or after their divorce? WERE they actually divorced?
Too many unknowns to provide much real guidance here, but you SHOULD seek a local attorney to review the paperwork and discuss the situation with you. Bring both the divorce judgement and the purported will and... View More
Accused of murder, 1st degree by shooting of his girlfriend's mother. He had a key to the house as he was with his girlfriend for 4+ years. Bullets found at scene didn't match gun found on him. No blood found on him nor his clothing. A jacket he owns found to have similar fibers as found... View More
answered on Apr 4, 2017
To appeal or not depends on too many factors to answer convincingly in this forum. I'll address some inconsistencies in your question that hopefully will let you better understand the state of your loved one's case.
I am unsure whether your friend plead guilty or was found guilty... View More
I know it's my fault they got away with it
Thinking a cell phone in the courtroom is improper admittal of evidence
answered on Aug 21, 2016
The issue is did the defense attorney object at the time it was presented. If he did and the judge made a mistake and did not sustain the objection then it I would be considered legal error.
Would Codefendant still have to testify since he's already sentenced? Does new trial discard testimonies & evidence from old trial?
answered on Jun 23, 2016
If the prosecutor issues a subpoena to the co-defendant, then if called upon at trial the co-defendant would testify. The answer to your second question is complex. It would likely hinge on the reason for a new trial. In general any testimony presented in a previous court action can be used to... View More
The cir. ct judge heard a superintendent control show cause hearing case against a state agency who has an agreement with the federal government to provide its state residents with the 100% fed. program refused to use the strict legal guidelines established by the fed. gov't for state agency... View More
answered on Nov 13, 2015
You have an attorney, right? You have to ask your attorney all of your questions. Your attorney already knows all the facts and circumstances, we do not, and what you have written is quite confusing.
Had a lawsuit, my son was a minor at the time I was his next friend. The case started when he was 15 he turned 18 years old during the suit. The attorney agreed to handle the case pro bono but after he discovered that there was going to be money on the table he tried to have me sign a fee... View More
answered on Oct 25, 2015
I do not understand why you are asking this question. Generally, you have to be a licensed attorney to be able to speak on behalf of a litigant.
The divorce spousal support case ruling was first appealed by me; I won. Then the local Judge came back with a fair ruling for me and my ex appealed. It was sent back again to the local Judge. He has ruled again. I do not think it is fair to me, but I just want to get this out of my life. My... View More
The Lawsuit of Zoran vs Township of Cottrellville received a Court of Appeal ruling with the Opinion released on August 25, 2015. The Opinion was Unpublished, which was a surprise to us. Our lawsuit meets the criteria Standards for six of the eight Standards listed. Only one is needed to be... View More
answered on Sep 1, 2015
My thoughts are that you need to speak with an appellate attorney about the issues you have raised here. This is not just a basic legal question, but requires much time to discuss, research, and try to answer.
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
