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What Part of Murder Laws Did the New SB 1437 Change?
What Part of Murder Laws Did the New SB 1437 Change? The California Murder Felony Rule Reform Act, commonly known as the new SB 1437, altered a specific provision of the state's murder legislation regarding felony murder. Before the adoption of Bill 1437, the felony...
How Many Times Can You Appeal a Criminal Case Verdict?
How Many Times Can You Appeal a Criminal Case Verdict? A person who is guilty in a criminal case can appeal the decision in most jurisdictions. A higher court can examine a lower court's ruling by the legal procedure of an appeal. An appeal is primarily to ascertain...
5 Reasons to Consider for Appealing Criminal Case Verdict
5 Reasons to Consider for Appealing Criminal Case Verdict There are numerous grounds for appealing a conviction. The likelihood of successfully reversing a conviction on appeal depends on the quality of your case. The following are some of the strongest justifications...
What Do You Need for a Successful Petition Under SB 1437?
What Do You Need for a Successful Petition Under SB 1437? Senate Bill 1437 (SB 1437) is a California law that modified the state's felony murder rule. A petition for resentencing must be submitted to the court if you seek relief under SB 1437. Remember the following...
What are the Differences Between Petitions and Appeals in a Criminal Case?
There are fundamental and significant differences between petitions and appeals that are crucial to effective and efficient judicial procedures for your case or claim. Here is what you need to know about petitions and appeals. What is a Petition? A petition is a...
Who is Eligible for the New SB 1437?
New SB 1437 (Senate Bill 1437) passed in 2019 help permit those guilty of specific murder counts to receive a reduced sentence. On August 8, 2022, the California Supreme Court ruled in People v. Christopher Strong that certain special circumstance findings in murder...
What are the Differences Between Writs and Appeals in a Criminal Case?
What are the Differences Between Writs and Appeals in a Criminal Case? The distinction between a writs and appeal is one of a trial's most frequently misunderstood components since law can be a very difficult topic to understand. Understanding writs and appeals in a...
How Does the new SB 1437 Affect Writs and Appeals?
How Does the new SB 1437 Affect Writs and Appeals? Senate Bill 1437 (SB 1437) amended felony murder law to ensure that felony murder liability (murder committed while committing another felony) is not imposed on someone who was not the actual killer, did not act with...
What Does It Mean to Be a Convicted Felon?
What Does It Mean to Be a Convicted Felon? A convicted felon is someone who has been convicted of a felony. A felony is a serious crime that can carry a prison sentence of two or more years. The label comes with many stigmas, but what does it mean to be a felon?...
Major Facts to Note About the New SB 1437
Major Facts to Note About the New SB 1437 SB 1437 became law in 2019 after signing by the governor, and it is a law that applies to current and future cases. The new felony murder law makes it easy to fight felony murder and allows many convicted inmates to file for...
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