February 2025

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Willow Cherry, Defendant–Appellant, v. THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY, Respondent. No. 2024-CA-1360 (v. 2)

Below is a hypothetical appellate brief arguing that the plea deal in the case of Willow Cherry should be set aside and remanded for dismissal or retrial on grounds of due process violations, speedy trial errors, and ineffective assistance of counsel. The brief relies on transcript excerpts (with dates and timestamps) to illustrate how the […]

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Willow Cherry, Defendant–Appellant, v. THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY, Respondent. No. 2024-CA-1360 (v. 1)

IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALSFOR THE [INSERT CIRCUIT] Willow Cherry,Defendant–Appellant,v.THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY,Respondent. No. 2024-CA-1360 APPELLANT’S BRIEF I. INTRODUCTION Defendant–Appellant Willow Cherry respectfully appeals the final judgment entered pursuant to his plea deal, contending that his constitutional rights and statutory protections were repeatedly violated during the proceedings. Appellant asserts that the trial court’s

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Dismissal for a speedy trial violation in a murder case in Kentucky… Case 18-CR-01114

To address the best approach for getting a case dismissed for a speedy trial violation in a murder case in Kentucky, we can draw from general legal principles, Kentucky statutes, and court practices as outlined in various web resources: Understand the Legal Framework: Steps to Pursue Dismissal: Important Considerations: Remember, the specifics of each case

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In analyzing transcripts for an appeal, we may consider the following structured approach in case 18-CR-01114:

1. Review the Transcripts Thoroughly 2. Legal Grounds for Appeal 3. Crafting the Appeal Argument 4. Documentation and Evidence 5. Strategic Considerations 6. Filing the Appeal 7. Oral Argument Preparation 8. Post-Appeal Actions

In analyzing transcripts for an appeal, we may consider the following structured approach in case 18-CR-01114: Read More »