Michigan Appellate Practice Legal Questions

Although I am a Maryland Appellate Lawyer | Fourth Circuit Appeals Attorney Maryland Appellate Lawyer, I can offer some general guidance that may help. In most states, when a licensing authority (such as a lottery commission) issues a suspension, you typically have a right to appeal through an administrative process. This often requires filing a formal appeal or request for hearing within a short timeframe — sometimes as little as 10 to 30 days from the notice. You may be able to present evidence showing that the mistake was inadvertent and argue that a suspension is a disproportionate penalty. I recommend consulting a local appellate or administrative lawyer immediately to ensure you meet any deadlines and preserve your right to challenge the suspension.... Read Answer

You only had 42 days to request an attorney be appointed, if you were indigent, however, you can still appeal because you have 6 months from the date that you were sentenced, to file an appeal in the Court of Appeals.  I specialize in criminal appeals throughout Michigan and I could help you, or you can find another attorney that handles criminal appeals. ... Read Answer

You can still file a motion for relief from judgment, commonly called a 6500 motion, in the Circuit Court.  If you can establish significant error, you may be able to reopen your case.  We file these types of motions often.  It is important to have an attorney on this type of a case, because it is a once in a lifetime, last chance to raise errors that were not raised before.  When we answer questions like this, wea re not allowed to specifically tell you to call us, so find any attorney by using the information on this site, in order to decide on your own who to contact.  When you find someone, you can click on their name, in blue, and it will take you to their reviews and contact information.... Read Answer