Q: Read the opinion all the way through before beginning your brief to get a basic understanding of what happened, how the case got to the particular Court, and what the Court ruled. Make note of the plaintiffs and defendants, as well as whether it was a criminal or a civil suit. If one citizen has taken another to court, then it is a civil suit. If the government is seeking prosecution, it is a criminal case. The name of the case (e.g., Roe v. Wade) and the full citation should be first in any case brief. The citation includes the date, and information about the court(s) that the case passed through. Franks v. Delaware, Supreme Court of the United States, 1978, 438 U.S. 154, 98 S. Ct. 2674, 57 L. ed. 667 is an example of a title and citation. Be sure that your citation includes the year of the decision and the Court that rendered it. When a case is decided in trial court, the loser often has the right to appeal the decision to a higher court, called the appellate court. If this is the case, the loser from the original trial who is filing an appeal will be known as the Appellant in your brief and the winner from the trial will be known as appellee. If the loser does not have this right, because the appeal fails in the appellate court, and a request for appeal is denied by the Supreme Court, then a writ of certiorari is filed. This requests a hearing so that the lawyers can state their case as to why it should be reopened. In this case, the filer of the writ is known as the petitioner and the person who must respond to that petition is the respondent. Which Court decided what? Determine which party appealed the ruling. Say the Minnesota Superior Court upheld the search of a Defendants car and then the defendant appealed to the Appellate Court, which upheld the trial Court's ruling. The defendant then appealed to the Minnesota Supreme Court, where the case stands partially on the argument presented in your brief.
A: Read the case. Title the brief. Determine whether the brief is for an appeal or a petition for certiorari. Learn the procedural history of the case.

Q: You can request reconsideration of an immigrant visa application within one year after being refused. You do not have to complete a new application or pay another fee. However, if you wait more than a year, then you will. Reconsideration is not available if your nonimmigrant visa application was rejected. Instead, you would need to submit a new application. You might receive what is called a "soft refusal." This is different from a "hard denial." Instead, a "soft refusal" is really a request for additional information. For example, you may need to provide the following: tax information or documents confirmation that you received a job offer affidavit of financial support proof of local employment court records or police certificates If you receive a hard denial, then you will need to present either a Motion to Reconsider or a Motion to Reopen in order to proceed. A motion is a professional document, and you will need a lawyer's help to draft it. You should move quickly. You typically must file this motion within 30 days of the denial. You should find a lawyer who practices in the immigration field and who has experience dealing with reconsideration of U.S. immigrant visa applications. A motion is not appropriate in all situations. Your lawyer should analyze your case to determine whether reconsideration is appropriate. Your lawyer will draft the motion and submit it to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) or other appropriate office. You should receive a decision on any motion you file within 90 days of submitting it. However, given how busy USCIS is, you might need to wait longer. Stay in contact with your lawyer to discuss how the case is proceeding and whether there is anything else that you need to do. If you lose your motion to reopen or motion to reconsider, then you should talk with your lawyer about what next steps to take. You may be able to bring another appeal to the Administrative Appeals Office at USCIS.
A: Avoid delay. Provide additional information, if necessary. Hire a lawyer. Submit your motion. Consider next steps.

Q: If you plan to do a knot-out, it is recommended that you let the hair air dry on its own. Placing a shower cap over the Bantu knots overnight can create a humid, steamy environment for your hair, though, which can help set the style naturally. Using a shower cap creates a type of "greenhouse effect," allowing your hair to dry as slowly as possible while retaining enough moisture to prevent them from losing form. After you remove the shower cap, your hair will still feel slightly damp. Let it continue air drying for about 15 minutes before pressing forward. If you need to set and dry your hair in a hurry, the next best option is to sit under a bonnet dryer and let your hair dry under the warm, steady heat for 30 to 60 minutes. Keep in mind that you will likely need about an hour for your hair to dry. Long or thick hair may take even longer to dry. It's normal for your roots to stay damp, as the hair is coiled around them. Do not blow dry knots. This will cause them to become far too frizzy when you take them down. A light mist of hairspray or oil can help prevent flyaway hair while giving your hair a subtle, healthy-looking shine. At this point, the Bantu knot-out is ready to sport around town.
A: Place a shower cap over your head overnight. Dry your hair under a bonnet dryer, as an alternative. Mist with hairspray or a similar product, if needed.

Q: There are several types of polishes, but cream polishes work best to moisturize and add shine to your boots. Find a leather cream polish in the same color as your boot or a neutral polish that isn't colored. Only cowboy boots with a finish should be polished. Don't polish suede, naked or nude finished leather, patent or microsuede leather. The advantage of using a colored polish is that it can restore color to faded boots. Just like with the conditioner, add a dollop of polish to a clean white cloth and rub it into your boots. Add another thin layer if you want more shine. Follow the directions on the package to either wipe away excess polish or let it set into the boot. Don't wear the boots until they're dry to the touch.
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Find a cream polish the same color as your boots. Add a thin layer of polish to your boots. Clean off the polish.