What actions other than an appeal or writ can help someone wrongly convicted when we have evidence of gaps in testimony?

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   Macy JaggersPro

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   Answered February 04, 2013 19:12. A writ or a pardon are his only options. And he has a much better chance at a writ. You would need to hire an appellate attorney to review the record for possible grounds for a writ.

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   Richard JonesPro

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   Answered February 04, 2013 19:49. The only two ways to challenge a conviction are by direct appeal or by writ. You will need to hire a lawyer (a different one from his trial lawyer) to raise these issues.
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   Kenneth Leggett

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   Answered February 05, 2013 15:16. Your brother's only options as to getting his case overturned are by direct appeal or by writ. The direct appeal route may be foreclosed if a timely notice of appeal or motion for new trial was not filed. Your brother should seek counsel immediately.

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   David WhitePro

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   Answered February 10, 2013 11:11. A writ is your best option assuming the appellate deadline has expired. Get an attorney on board ASAP.
   
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