Supreme Court Civil Procedures

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The U.S. Supreme Court only hears appeals of lower courts' decisions.judge 5 image by Mykola Velychko from Fotolia.comThe Supreme Court hears cases from the beginning of October until mid summer. Justices continue working throughout the summer, however. The U.S. Supreme Court only hears...

How to File a Set Aside Motion in Texas

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When a court decision is suspected of foul play, it is within every person's legal rights to motion the court to set aside indictment. There are several qualifying arguments that might grant retrial. Reasons include if the court came to the decision illegally, without enough jurors for example, if

How to File an Appeal Against a Judgment

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Numerous states have small claims courts to hear civil cases. States vary, but these cases normally involve a certain dollar amount. For example, the amount could be less than 5,000. Remember - that in filing an appeal in a civil case, depending on the state, either party can appeal the decisi

Sentencing Guidelines for Criminal Cases

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When a judge sentences a criminal offender regarding a case, he must follow appropriate federal or state sentencing guidelines. These guidelines provide a range of punitive sanctions, including time in custody, if appropriate. Lesser crimes receive reduced penalties; more serious crimes receive long

Can You Sue Your Landlord?

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When two parties enter into a rental agreement each is required to abide by the guidelines and requirements set forth in the lease. Rental laws vary from state to state, including statutes of limitations and various time-sensitive requirements in leases. If either party fails to abide by what is put

How to Get a Subpoena When a Skimming Fraud Has Been Committed

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Skimming fraud is a serious criminal offense. Skimming occurs when an unauthorized party -- unbeknown to the victim -- siphons money from a financial account. The crime may be committed by a countless range of people -- from an ATM installer to a corrupt bank employee. Getting a subpoena when a skim

How to Switch a Court Date

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Missing a court date can be detrimental to your case, not to mention potential criminal record. Some dates are easier to reschedule, while others you simply cannot negotiate. Make sure you understand the differences between mandatory court appearances and dates that you can postpone or possibly send

Sentencing Guidelines for Armed Robbery in California

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California, unlike many other states, does not have sentencing guidelines for use when sentencing defendants. The California Penal Code, however, determines the sentencing range that a defendant may receive when convicted of armed robbery.

Workmen Compensation Laws

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Injuries at work can be costly for workers and employers.Plaster image by Star from Fotolia.comWorkmen's compensation laws exist to protect an employee's job, wages and health if injured while at work. Workmen's compensation laws vary from state to state but, in general, they maintain a...

How to Find Free Court Records

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It is not hard to get your hands on free court records. Before you do so, you have to have an idea of what types of free court records you are looking for. Free court records can be obtained in many states where this type of information is public. Keep reading to find out how to locate free court re

How to Get a Pardon From the Governor

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Obtaining a pardon can be a long and sometimes complicated process. The process differs from state to state so some of the requirements for filing for a pardon will change depending on your location and the location where the crime occurred. Most states have a five-member board that decides whether

How to File a Civil Appeal in the District Court

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Whenever someone loses a case in civil court, they can usually appeal the verdict. While each state, as well as the federal government, have different requirements and procedures for filing an appeal, general rules usually apply to any such case. Anyone filing a civil appeal in District Court needs

About Petitioning

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An individual or an entity can file a petition or complaint with the court. An entity is defined as an individual or business, but usually is used in a business sense. If an individual files, he is noted in the caption of the petition as an individual. If an entity files, it is noted in the caption

Statute of Limitations in Housing Court in Massachusetts

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The Massachusetts Housing Court is a special court created to oversee all legal disputes related to residential housing. It hears evictions, criminal proceedings and enforces the Consumer Protection Statute. The court also offers mediation services and limited representation assistance when appropri

How to File a Complaint Against a Property Manager

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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, also known as HUD, handles many complaints about housing. These complaints could be about discrimination, bad landlords in federal housing, manufactured housing, land sales, deceptive contractors, fraud, or abuse. If you believe your rights have

The Differences in Court Between PTI & PBJ

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PTI is an acronym for pre-trial intervention, while PBJ is an acronym for probation before judgment. Both terms refer to criminal justice tools used to offer defendants in a criminal case the benefit of paying for their offenses without the stigma of a criminal conviction. Usually, first-time offend

How Civil Court Works

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Preliminary PhaseThe civil court operates using a four phase process. In understanding how the civil court works, the preliminary phase is the one in which a litigant appropriately initiates a case. Unlike a criminal case, in which the government (federal or state) acts as the prosecutor...

How to Settle With a Collection Agency Before the Court Date

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Facing a court date arising out of a collection matter can be frustrating. You probably have a variety of concerns about having to attend court, including the prospect of having a judgment entered against you. The reality is that even after a case has been filed against you by a collection agency, y

List of Federal Violent Felonies

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Many violent felonies involve the use of a weapon.a gun image by timur1970 from Fotolia.comAccording to "Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law," a violent felony is a crime that can cause serious injury to another individual. The use of a weapon in a crime can turn what would not have been...

How Do I Petition Florida Courts for Paternity Testing When I Live in Another State?

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Establishing paternity means that a man is deemed to be a child's legal father and therefore is responsible for meeting the child's needs financially. If a person disagrees that he is the father of a child, a paternity test will leave no doubt. A paternity test is a genetic test that compares the D