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answered on Nov 11, 2015
The client has to enter a plea. Was that done? If so, how can the defendant say he did not know about it?
answered on Oct 25, 2015
Yes. The lawyer you see will need a complete transcript of the trial.
answered on Oct 25, 2015
What is it you are talking about? It is seizure of property by the police, or a medical seizure?
I pressed charges for domestic assault and batter on myself (father) got a final protective order. The mother of course appealed. the court date for the domestic violence came and she was found not guilty because we were both impeached for criminal history and it was my word against her. what do I... View More 
answered on Oct 18, 2015
It probably does not affect the protective order because the burden of proof is not as high in the civil case as it was in the criminal. I do not understand the second question.
an inmate paid a lawyer to handle an appeal for him in the 4th circuit. The lawyer said he could, but then after a couple of days (claiming he was researching) he said he couldn't help but kept $4000 of the retainer.
answered on Oct 18, 2015
The attorney spent time researching the issue and decided that an appeal would be fruitless? The retainer agreement should be read.
have to address the opinion
answered on Oct 13, 2015
What does the order of the appellate court say regarding this?
answered on Oct 7, 2015
Was there an actual appeal? Is this about appealing a case? I am confused with this question.
I hired a hearing and appeals rep from Pennsylvania.They have been doing unemployment appeals for over 20 years.They are legit.My wife and I live in Virginia.They advertise on the internet.I communicated with them by email.They charged me $400 to appeal my wife's Virginia "decision of the... View More
answered on Oct 6, 2015
You get a lawyer in VA. Probably, you need a legal malpractice attorney.
What happens if a couple, whose child was placed in the custody of a family member due to unsafe living conditions and failed drug tests, but who are still married after the court has already ruled against them regaining custody (but who have appealed that decision,) file for divorce or separate... View More
answered on Sep 10, 2015
Yes, it is possible that the mother would be awarded custody under these circumstances.
answered on May 28, 2012
Legal aid specializes in unemployment contact 804-648-1012 to see if you qualify. Unfortunately, most private lawyers will charge a fee to take your case.
answered on Jan 13, 2011
It depends primarily on three factors: 1. is the appeal from a district court to a circuit court or from a circuit court to a higher court, 2. has the record been sent to the higher court, and 3. is the alteration substantive or merely the correction of a clerical error.
There simply is not... View More
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