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Circumstantial Evidence and Post-Conviction Appeals

On August 22, 2021

Generally speaking, in a criminal trial, there are two types of evidence presented — direct evidence and circumstantial evidence. The first type of evidence is testimony or documents from a person who claims to have personal actual knowledge of some fact that is relevant to the case. Circumstantial evidence is proof of a chain of […]

Can Prosecutor’s Use of “Prior Bad Acts” Evidence Lead to Reversal on Appeal?

On August 15, 2021

There is a general doctrine in criminal law called the “prior bad acts” doctrine. This is a rule of exclusion. The doctrine generally prohibits the prosecution from introducing and using evidence of an accused’s prior crimes, wrongs, or other “bad acts” to show “bad” character, a propensity to criminal behavior or that the accused acted […]

Erroneous Jury Instruction as the Basis for Post-Conviction Appeals

On June 2, 2021

Under US constitutional law, all criminal trials must be conducted before juries. Generally speaking, the jury’s role is to hear the evidence and make a determination of innocence or guilt. However, after all the evidence has been presented and before the jury begins to deliberate, the judge must give instructions to the jury. In a […]

How Do I Appeal a Federal Court Decision?

On November 18, 2020

When the United States government convicts you of a federal crime such as bank robbery, insurance fraud, or embezzlement, your criminal trial takes place in one of the 94 district courts across the country. Your district court hearing takes place in a location closest to where the government alleges you committed the crime. If convicted […]

Reasons to Appeal a Criminal Case

On July 18, 2019
Alabama Criminal Appeals, criminal defense attorneys

Receiving a criminal conviction is not always the end of the road. While it might seem like it is, a criminal conviction often begins the process of deciding how to create a successful appeal, which involves questioning a court’s legal basis for making a decision. There are a number of ways in which an appeal can […]

Successful Death Penalty Appeals

On July 1, 2019
Alabama Criminal Appeals, death row, death sentence

According to a study of every person who received a death sentence since 1973, the most likely outcome for individuals facing this sentence is avoiding execution, often by having the death sentence overturned. More specifically, from 1973 to 2013, 8,466 death sentences were made by the United States Courts. Only 1,359 individuals were executed. 3,194 […]

What are My Post-Conviction Decision Options?

On June 12, 2019
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 Choose a Post-Conviction Attorney

On June 2, 2019
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 […]

How an Appeals Lawyer Can Help Even After Conviction

On April 16, 2019
appeals process, Federal Appeals

Why an Appeals Lawyer Can Still Help You After a Conviction There are a number of reasons why people are often confused or uncertain about the appeals process, mainly that few of us personally know people who have been required to navigate it. Federal appeals can seem mysterious. If you are interested in pursuing a […]

Post-Conviction Options You Should Consider

On March 11, 2019
Criminal Convictions Reversed/Vacated, post-conviction relief

Options After Post-Conviction There are a number of possible options for a criminal defendant post-conviction, and an experienced criminal defense lawyer can help make sense of them all. While being convicted of a criminal offense can create some substantial obstacles in a person’s life, there are some ways to greatly decrease the resulting impact. The […]

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