How Filing a Personal Restraint Petition can Keep You Out of Jail in Washington
Did you know that in Washington state if a person is incarcerated for a civil or criminal conviction, he or she can petition the court... Read More
Major Differences Between Trial and Appellate Court
Many people know that you can appeal a trial court decision to the appellate court, but very few understand the differences between the two levels... Read More
Can You Appeal a Case if You Involuntarily Plead Guilty?
In a criminal case, oftentimes a person will plead guilty or enter a plea of nolo contendere despite not being responsible for the crimes alleged.... Read More
Vacating a Family Law Decision
If a decision in family court does not go your way, it is important to know that you still have legal options. If the decision... Read More
Who Can Appeal a Court Decision?
If an unfavorable decision is rendered in a court case, you may be able to appeal the decision to a higher court of law. Appealing... Read More
Filing a Notice of Appeal in California
If the decision of a court case does not go your way either as a defendant in a criminal trial or on either side in... Read More
What is Appellate Law?
If you take a civil or criminal case to court and receive an unfavorable outcome, you still have legal options for a review of your... Read More
The Civil Appeals Process in California Explained
If you have lost a civil case in California, you still have legal options to appeal the ruling. An appeal is different than a trial... Read More