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High Court Appeals: What You Should Know

  • On October 8, 2015
If you have appealed a recent conviction and the appellate courts have ruled against you, you might be considering your options for appealing to the high court. In state cases, this would be the Supreme Court of the state; in federal cases, this would be the United States Supreme Court. This is not a decision […]
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Time Limits for Filing a Notice of Appeal

  • On October 5, 2015
If you’ve recently been convicted of a crime and plan to appeal your case, it’s important to file a Notice of Appeal as soon as possible. The time limits for filing this notice may differ based on whether yours is a federal or state case, and other factors may affect the deadline, as well. A […]
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Georgia Supreme Court Grants Relief for FCLC Client

  • On June 7, 2015
In a recent victory for Marcia Shein’s client, Andrew Magnuson, on June 1, 2015, the justices of the Georgia Supreme Court affirmed habeas corpus relief for him after the State of Georgia appealed the initial decision, according to the written decision of Chief Justice Thompson in the case of Smith v. Magnuson. Background Story   […]
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Can My Charges Be Reduced?

  • On May 1, 2015
A common question we receive from clients who are facing criminal charges is, “Can my charges be reduced?” The short answer is yes, it is possible for charges to be reduced or even dropped. However, it bears some further explanation. When criminal charges are brought against you, they are brought by the prosecuting attorney, who […]
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Can Habeas Corpus Help Me Appeal My Conviction?

  • On April 30, 2015
The term “habeas corpus” is often heard in the context of the appeals process after a conviction. What is habeas corpus, and can it help you appeal your conviction? UNDERSTANDING HABEAS CORPUS Under the guarantees of the U.S. Constitution, you can’t be imprisoned unlawfully, without due process, or without the government showing just cause. The […]
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