Category: Court Filings
How Can You or a Loved One Apply for Clemency?
There are a lot of ways to try to get released earlier, but clemency is one that doesn’t involve a court or your prison making the decision.
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What is Post Conviction Relief in a Criminal Case?
After a criminal conviction, you face sentencing and can appeal. But you can also file for post-conviction relief as well. Learn more here.
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Does Your Defense Attorney Have Access To Experts?
You have the constitutional right to present a defense in a criminal case, and your attorney should be able to access an expert to help.
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What are Three-Strikes Laws?
Three-strike laws are also known as “habitual offender laws.” They are federal and state laws that convict a repeat offender, with three felonies. This law can increase your prison time by many years or imprison you for life.
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What Comes After an Appeal in a Criminal Case?
If you’ve lost on appeal in a criminal case, it might feel like you are out of options. But you’re not. What comes after an appeal?
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What Is A Petition For Writ Of Habeas Corpus?
A petition for writ of habeas corpus is one of the most significant legal ways to get released from prison or other relief.
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How Do You Access Court Transcripts From Cases?
If you or a loved one has been convicted of a crime, you may want to access court records and transcripts. It can be easy to do so online.
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What Are Your Rights to Use the Legal Library in Prison?
In the United States, many prisons have a legal library. In most cases, you can use the books and other information in this library to help you with any legal matters you may have. But your rights to use the legal library in prison can be a little complicated.
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What Does It Mean to Be Exonerated Of a Criminal Charge?
A court can find you guilty or not guilty or a crime. But being exonerated of a criminal charge is different.
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What Happens After You File an Appeal in Federal Court?
You have the right to appeal a court’s decision. But what happens after you file an appeal in the federal system? Learn more inside.
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