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September 26, 2016
Even a conviction based on forensic evidence might be appealed

For many, the term “forensic evidence” conjures up an association with science, or a process that has been verified by the scientific method. Yet it would be a mistake to characterize all types of forensic evidence as 100 percent accurate. Fingerprint identification, hair or fiber analysis, and DNA samples are all examples of evidence that […]

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July 18, 2016
Opportunities for legal strategy exist even after the verdict

In the criminal justice system, a trial verdict is not necessarily the final word. Indeed, there are a variety of post-conviction proceedings that might be of benefit to a criminal defendant. As background, there are instances where a court might schedule a separate sentencing hearing instead of deciding upon a sentence immediately after the defendant […]

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July 5, 2016
Police errors might violate procedural due process

The efforts of the brave men and women who serve in law enforcement deserve to be commended. They are often called upon for service that exceeds the normal call of duty. At the same time, they are only human, and may make mistakes. As a law firm that helps clients with post-conviction relief and appeals, […]

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May 19, 2016
What causes wrongful convictions?

According to recent data, wrongful convictions are not just the subject of dramatizations. In 2015, 149 convictions were overturned. In fact, the number of exonerations has risen nearly every year in the past decade. Readers may wonder how wrongful convictions can result in a criminal justice system that requires the prosecution to present evidence of […]

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May 9, 2016
Is there benefit to sealing or expunging one’s criminal record?

If you’ve applied to a job recently, you might have seen a checkbox on the application inquiring whether you had ever been convicted of a crime. Is that fair? After all, one rationale of incarceration is rehabilitation. After an individual has served a sentence, he or she should have the right to reenter society and […]

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April 8, 2016
What happens if a due process violation occurred during a trial?

A conviction resulting from an unfair or procedurally compromised trial may not be the last word. The sexual assault mistrial involving several former Vanderbilt University football players is a recent example. The players were found guilty after standing trial in a Tennessee court. However, a post-conviction inquiry into the impartiality of the jurors determined that […]

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