Category: Legal Help
Will A Lawyer Take Your Wrongful Conviction Case For Free?
If you’ve been wrongfully convicted, you may be considering hiring a lawyer. But will a lawyer take your wrongful conviction case for free?
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What Are “Tough On Crime” Laws? How Do They Impact Your Case?
Since the 1980s, “tough on crime” laws have spread throughout our criminal justice system, and they impact your case more than you know.
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When Can You Appeal To The US Supreme Court?
It’s possible that you could appeal your criminal case to the US Supreme Court. But how do you do it? And is there a chance you can win?
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What Is The Post Conviction Relief Act And How Does It Help?
If you or a loved one has been convicted of a crime, you’ve probably heard about the Post Conviction Relief Act. But what is it?
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What Makes Evidence Inadmissible in Court?
In a criminal case, a party to the case can present evidence in the form of written documents, witnesses, photos and videos. When evidence is incompetent, prejudicial and irrelevant to the case a judge can disregard it. Such evidence is inadmissible in court and must be removed from the case.
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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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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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