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When appealing a conviction on fraud charges (or narcotics and RICO convictions, etc.), you need an advocate willing to fight for you. However, many lawyers are prepared to fight on behalf of their clientele. How do you know which law professional you need? First,...
Back in 2005, Scott Peterson was convicted of the Christmas Eve murder of his pregnant wife, Laci, and their unborn son. Initially sentenced to death, an appellate court reduced the sentence to life in prison. Now, a very public exploration of the voir dire process...
You're arrested on drug charges, and you do plead not guilty. However, you are convicted in court. You don't believe that the conviction is valid, of course, so you want to appeal. One part of the appeals process is that you have to have a valid reason to do so. You...
There are those who believe that every single person who is convicted in court will then turn around and appeal that decision. They think of it as just part of the process, as if cases are always appealed, regardless of all other facts. If the person doesn't win and...
The criminal justice system says that people can only be convicted of a crime if the evidence shows they did it “beyond a reasonable doubt.” While this might seem like it’s fairly foolproof, this isn’t necessarily the case. A person who’s convicted of a crime might...
The decision to appeal a criminal conviction is one that must be taken seriously. There are very specific reasons why a person might need to file an appeal. Regardless of the reason for the appeal, the person must ensure that they’re handling the situation correctly...
In certain kinds of criminal cases, especially in criminal proceedings related to drug crimes, the police and federal law enforcement agents sometimes have to take creative steps to gather enough evidence for a conviction. Especially when federal agencies look into...
Sadly, it is not uncommon for people to face prison sentences for crimes they did not commit. There are numerous factors that may contribute to a wrongful conviction -- including flawed investigations, mistaken identity and false confessions. False confessions present...
When a federal court convicts you of a crime, it does not mean you need to give up. There is always a possibility of overturning your conviction on appeal. However, doing so is not as straightforward as you might hope. Everyone makes mistakes, including the police,...
The United States Constitution affords individuals specific rights. One of these rights protects people from unreasonable search and seizure by law enforcement officers. The Fourth Amendment sets specific limits that police officers must follow when conducting...