In the event that someone has been convicted of a federal offense, filing an appeal may not be their only opportunity to alter their circumstances. A number of appeals scenarios involve filing a legal action known as habeas corpus. Most people who are familiar with...
When an innocent person is convicted of a crime they did not commit, it raises questions about how the justice system works. In some cases, perjury - or lying under oath in court - may be to blame for a wrongful conviction. Perjury can have serious consequences in...
If you were accused of criminal wrongdoing, fought the charges against you and lost your case, you’re likely overwhelmed by concern about what the future holds. Yet, if you have grounds upon which to appeal your case, hope need not be lost. You can either opt to work...
Every person who has been accused of a criminal offense has the right to present a defense to the charges they face. They can review the evidence the state has gathered with their defense attorney and either gather their own evidence and/or bring in experts to...