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Appealing a criminal conviction
You may be able to appeal your criminal conviction if you were wrongly convicted of a crime. You must file a motion for appeal with the next higher court.
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How to Challenge Your Federal Conviction or Sentence Under 28 U.S.C. § 2255
Understand What a Section 2255 Motion Is A motion under 28 U.S.C. § 2255 is the primary tool federal prisoners use to attack a conviction or sentence...
Written by attorney Elizabeth Anne Franklin-Best
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Can a Judge Reduce Bail?
Setting Bail The bail system in America has come under scrutiny of late. Some people complain that wealthy people can get out on bail even if they com...
Written by attorney Gregory Wayne Schwesinger
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Plead No Contest
The Neutral Option Put simply, it is a “neutral” option that neither accepts nor denies the charges against you. However, in regard to consequences, “...
Written by attorney Gregory Wayne Schwesinger
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Washington Supreme Court Declares RCW 69.50.4013 Unconstitutional in the Blake Case
Background of the Blake Case In 2016, police in Spokane executed a search warrant seeking evidence of stolen cars. During the arrest of three individu...
Written by attorney Kenneth W Blanford
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Washington Supreme Court Declares RCW 10.58.090 Unconstitutional in State v. Gresham
Background of the Case In State v. Gresham, Mr. Gresham was charged with four counts of first-degree child molestation, involving allegations from 200...
Written by attorney Kenneth W Blanford
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State v. Stoddard: Washington State Court of Appeals Confirms Conviction on Assault Charges
Case Background At the trial, the State presented evidence that Kyle Stoddard was involved in an altercation with police officers in Cle Elum, Washing...
Written by attorney Kenneth W Blanford
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Appealing a Plea Bargain
Waiving Your Rights to Appeal You are charged with a string of criminal offenses, but you swear it wasn’t you. However, several eyewitnesses put you a...
Written by attorney Gregory Wayne Schwesinger
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Writ of Habeas Corpus
Several Types of Relief The writ allows a prisoner to challenge the legality of their confinement. Habeas corpus has roots in English common law. It t...
Written by attorney Gregory Wayne Schwesinger
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Navigating Post-Conviction Relief and Related Legal Options.
Understanding Post-Conviction Relief As a Legal Professional specializing in post-conviction relief for state and federal inmates, I understand the cr...
Written by attorney Brandon Harper
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What Types of Pleas are there at a Criminal Arraignment?
Plea of not Guilty Plea of Not Guilty- Most commonly heard at the arraignment stage, pleading not guilty means the defendant is claiming to not have c...
Written by attorney Bradlee Rideout
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Navigating Plea Bargains: Pros and Cons
The Pros of Plea Bargains Reduced Sentences: One of the most significant benefits of plea bargains is the potential for reduced sentences. By agreeing...
Written by attorney William Carroll Matthews
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Double Jeopardy under the UCMJ
You've been prosecuted by the State and acquitted. It happens that a military person is prosecuted for an offense in state court and is then acquitted...
Written by attorney Philip Douglas Cave
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Understanding "right-to-control" theory as a basis for liability under the federal wire fraud statut
The Facts The case centered around the Buffalo Billion initiative, a project aimed at investing $1 billion in development projects in upstate New York...
Written by attorney Carlo D'Angelo
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Court of Appeals Affirms Decision to Reject Defendant’s PTSD in their Theory of Self-Defense
What is Self-Defense? Florida Statute Section 776.012 titled “Justifiable Use of Force”, is divided into two sections. The first section dictates that...
Written by attorney Donald A Pumphrey Jr.
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Death Row Inmate’s Appeal Rejected in Murder Case of FSU Student
What was the Case? In 2010, three men escaped from a Louisiana prison and went on a crime spree that spanned several states and ended with the death o...
Written by attorney Donald A Pumphrey Jr.
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Can the Prosecutor Change the Charges Against You?
Introduction Being charged with a crime is scary enough. But can the prosecutor change the type of charges that you are facing? This blog will explain...
Written by attorney Donald A Pumphrey Jr.
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A Blast From The Past: Why is your old North Dakota conviction still showing up?
What kind of conviction do you have? North Dakota typically has felony and misdemeanor convictions, but the actual conviction may not be what it appea...
Written by attorney Lindsey Duane Haugen
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What is the Title IX Law?
Introduction On June 23, 1972, Congress passed the law called Title IX of the Education Amendments. The law is in charge of barring sexual discriminat...
Written by attorney Donald A Pumphrey Jr.
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What is a Use of Force Expert in a Criminal Trial?
Introduction The assistance of an expert witness can play a pivotal role in the defense against a criminal charge. There are many different kinds of e...
Written by attorney Donald A Pumphrey Jr.
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Are Public Defenders Good Lawyers?
The bottom line is public defenders are generally excellent lawyers, but their caseload limits the attention they can give any one case, like yours.
Written by attorney Avvo Staff
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Recent Florida Court of Appeals Decision Defines Rules for the Sentencing of Molestation Crimes
Introduction In Florida, criminal defendants can be charged with several criminal counts at one time. However, courts have to comply with applicable s...
Written by attorney Donald A Pumphrey Jr.
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How COVID-19 Affects Florida’s Speedy Trial Rules
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the lives of many, including how criminal trials are conducted. If you are charged with a crime, conta...
Written by attorney Donald A Pumphrey Jr.
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Drug Possession and Defenses
Constructive Possession "Lunge, Reach, and Grasp" is a phrase that prosecutors, police, defense attorneys, and judges have heard all too commonly. It...
Written by attorney Taylor Christian Hartman
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How to Write a Good Rebuttal to a GOMOR, Page 11, or Other Military Letter of Reprimand
Two Types of Letter of Reprimand Rebuttals Rebuttal responses to GOMORs, Page 11s, or other types of reprimands and adverse counselings, come in two f...
Written by attorney Jeffrey Raymond Liebenguth
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New Supreme Court Decision Could Save You From Deportation
New Supreme Court Decision Could Save You From Deportation (Continued...) The Court held that the charging document for a removal proceeding, the Noti...
Written by attorney Carl Michael Shusterman
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