June 2022 - Federal Criminal Law Center

What are Post-Conviction Appeals?

Posted by Marcia Shein
On June 28, 2022
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Post-Conviction Attorney, post-conviction relief

In general, the word “conviction” means that, after trial, the jury has returned a verdict of “guilty” on at least one criminal charge. Post-Conviction Appeals Very broadly, the legal phrase “post-conviction appeal” means any effort that occurs after conviction by a jury of one or more criminal charges that seeks to overturn, nullify, or modify […]

What Do I Do After Being Arrested for a Federal Crime?

Posted by Marcia Shein
On June 10, 2022
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Federal Conviction

If you have been arrested for a federal crime, the first thing you MUST do is stop talking to law enforcement officers and do NOT talk to federal prosecutors. This is true if your arrest came as a surprise or if you had some reason to expect an arrest for a federal crime. You might […]

How Long Do I Have to Appeal a Conviction in Georgia?

Posted by Marcia Shein
On June 1, 2022
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Appeals, appeals court, appeals process

If you have been convicted of a crime in DeKalb County, GA, you have precisely 30 days to file an appeal (or to file a Motion for a New Trial, which will extend the time for filing an appeal). Starting a Georgia Post-Conviction Appeal The process for starting the Georgia criminal post-conviction appeal process involves […]