September 2017 - Federal Criminal Law Center

Are There Different Types of Appeals?

Posted by Marcia Shein
On September 29, 2017
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Alabama Criminal Appeals

Appeals occur when a higher court reviews a lower court’s decisions and either decides to affirm the lower court’s decision in a case or reverse the lower court’s decision. Depending on the type of case and matter, there are various types of appeals that might be involved. This article will explain some of the various […]

Five Things to Ask an Attorney During Your First Consultation

Posted by Marcia Shein
On September 25, 2017
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criminal defense attorney

It is not uncommon to feel overwhelmed or even uncertain about what to ask during the first meeting with an attorney. One of the best ways to reduce the amount of stress involved is to fully prepare for a first meeting with an attorney. You should understand the important questions that you should ask an […]

What is a Contingency Fee?

Posted by Marcia Shein
On September 22, 2017
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contingency fees, Criminal Defense, criminal defense attorneys

Many people have heard about contingency fees, but are not exactly sure what these fees include. In short, contingency fees mean that a person is not required to pay expenses up front. Instead, the person’s attorney receives a percentage of compensation when the case is resolved. If a person does not win the case, the […]

Are Plea Agreements Worth it?

Posted by Marcia Shein
On September 18, 2017
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Plea Agreement, Plea Bargaining

A plea agreement is an agreement between a defendant and a prosecutor in which the defendant agrees to plead guilty or no contest in exchange for the prosecution to drop charges, reduce charges to a less serious offense, or recommend to the a judge a sentence that is acceptable to the defense. While plea bargains […]

Why Am I Being Charged With Federal Hate Crimes?

Posted by Marcia Shein
On September 12, 2017
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Criminal Defense, Federal Crimes, hate crime

The Federal Bureau of Investigation reports that there are many groups that are susceptible to hate crimes including African Americans, people with disabilities, homosexuals, and Jews. There have been over 7,800 federal hate crimes reported since 2008. These crimes impact not just individuals but also their property in the forms of vandalism and other types […]

Can a Parole Board Decision be Appealed?

Posted by Marcia Shein
On September 8, 2017
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Atlanta Criminal Defense Attorney Blog | Law Firm Of Shein And Brandenburg, Georgia Parole Petitions, parole appeal, parole board

Parole plays a role in the lives of many convicted individuals. The purpose of parole is to help a previously incarcerated person resume life in society under the guidance of a parole officer. Two of these elements include helping a person with housing and employment-related issues. Additionally, parole serves the purpose of protecting society from […]

What Is a Discretionary Appeal?

Posted by Marcia Shein
On September 2, 2017
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Alabama Criminal Appeals, Appeals

Discretionary appeals refer to a type of appeal in which an appellate court has the power to determine whether an appeal will be reviewed by the court. These appeals offer appellate courts, which have very busy schedules, an option to decide which issues are heard. As a result of discretionary appeals, appellate courts are able […]