People sometimes believe that you need to admit you are guilty if you accept a pardon for those alleged crimes. In fact, they may even be hesitant to accept the pardon on these grounds. They don’t want to face civil action afterward, or they don’t want to admit guilt...
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Month: May 2023
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When can you withdraw a guilty plea?
It can be difficult to decide how to respond to criminal charges on your own. You must have some confidence in your defense team if you are a defendant. However, there can be issues when handling a criminal case that’s going through the criminal justice system. How...
Can you appeal a conviction if you have new evidence?
Evidence is crucial for both sides in a criminal case. The prosecution relies on it to pursue a conviction. The defendant can challenge it or present other evidence that shows they could not have committed the crime. Hence, if you’ve been wrongly convicted of a crime,...