June 2019 - Federal Criminal Law Center

How Cases Get to a Federal Court

Posted by Marcia Shein
On June 30, 2019
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Federal Court, Questions Of Jurisdiction

There are two types of court systems — federal and state. Each of these court systems is tasked with hearing different types of cases. While state courts are primarily responsible for interpreting state law, federal courts have the responsibility of hearing a number of different types of cases. Because many people have questions about how […]

How Likely is it to Win a Habeas Corpus Case?

Posted by Marcia Shein
On June 23, 2019
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While some people have not heard of the phrase “habeas corpus,” it plays a vital role in how criminal cases are decided. In Latin, the phrase “habeas corpus” means to “produce a body,” which refers to the fact that a prisoner must appear in person before a judge during the motion. Most of the time, […]

What Does Dismissed with Prejudice Mean?

Posted by Marcia Shein
On June 19, 2019
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Understanding the Term Dismissed with Prejudice In 2018, the number of federal filing in United States district courts increased 8%, with 81,553 cases initiated. As a result, it should come as no surprise that the federal court system is overburdened with a large number of cases. In order to provide justice, courts must do whatever […]

What are My Post-Conviction Decision Options?

Posted by Marcia Shein
On June 12, 2019
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criminal defense attorneys, Federal Appeals, Federal Criminal Appeals

Post-Conviction Decision Options Being convicted of a federal offense is an overwhelming event. Many people are understandably uncertain about how to proceed. In many cases, filing an appeal is one of the first steps to take in responding to the conviction, but it is certainly not a person’s only option. Continue reading to learn what […]

How to File an Appeal in a Criminal Case

Posted by Marcia Shein
On June 8, 2019
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There is a tendency in the United States court system to uphold decisions made by lower courts. As a result, for an appellate court to hear an appeal, a person must demonstrate that there were errors made at the trial level. The error also must be material or substantial in nature. “Harmless” errors that have […]

How to Choose a Post-Conviction Attorney

Posted by Marcia Shein
On June 2, 2019
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Alabama Criminal Appeals, appellate attorney, Appellate Court, Post-Conviction Attorney

Facing a federal conviction can be frightening. As a result, you should seek out the best attorney possible. Finding a post-conviction attorney who can help you navigate this situation, however, is not without its challenges. What to Look For in a Post-Conviction Attorney There are a number of attorneys who offer this service, and it […]