October 2021 - Federal Criminal Law Center

What Does “Remand for Further Proceedings” Mean?

On October 21, 2021

When appellate courts resolve post-conviction appeals, if the appeal is successful, the appellate court will complete their ruling by ordering that the case be “remanded for further proceedings.” Sometimes a phrase is added requiring that the further proceedings be “consistent with this opinion.” So, what does “remand for further proceedings” mean? “Remand” is a judicial […]

“Spread Eagle Order” Case is Proof That Criminal Defendants Should Never Stop Fighting for Their Rights

On October 10, 2021

If you are arrested and charged with a crime, the criminal defense and post-conviction appeal team, here at the Federal Criminal Law Center, insists on the rule that the criminally accused should NEVER EVER stop fighting for their constitutional rights. Why? First, if your rights are vindicated, you retain your freedom and clean record. Second, […]

Giglio Evidence and How it Can Help Your Criminal Defense or Appeal

On October 2, 2021

Giglio evidence is a type of exculpatory evidence that might help a criminally accused cast sufficient doubt on his or her guilt as to obtain an acquittal from a jury. Giglio evidence is named after the US Supreme Court case Giglio v. US, 405 U.S. 150 (1972). Giglio evidence is a type of evidence that […]